Nutrient levels refer to the amount of essential elements, such as nitrogen and phosphorus, present in an ecosystem. These nutrients are necessary for the growth and survival of organisms.
Eutrophication: Eutrophication is the excessive enrichment of water bodies with nutrients, leading to harmful algal blooms and oxygen depletion.
Limiting Nutrients: Limiting nutrients are specific elements that are in short supply relative to the needs of organisms, limiting their growth and productivity.
Nutrient Cycling: Nutrient cycling refers to the movement and transformation of nutrients through biotic (living) and abiotic (non-living) components within an ecosystem.
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