Hypoxia refers to a condition where there is a deficiency of oxygen in the body or an ecosystem. It can lead to reduced cellular respiration and impaired functioning of organisms.
Dead zone: An area in aquatic ecosystems with severe hypoxia caused by excessive nutrient pollution, leading to the death of marine life.
Hypoxic zone: A region within a body of water where dissolved oxygen levels are below the threshold required for most aquatic organisms to survive.
Oxygen depletion: The process by which oxygen levels decrease in an ecosystem due to factors such as pollution, algal blooms, or increased respiration rates.
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