Eutrophication: Meaning, Types and Effects | Ecology

In this article we will discuss about the meaning, types and effects of eutrophication. Meaning of Eutrophication: Inorganic nitrates and phosphates in excess amount stimulate excessive plant growth in lake and reservoir. The plant deplete the oxygen content of water during night. This leads to suffocation of fish and other aquatic life. The rapid algal growth (plant) leads to the [...]