Examples of oligotrophic

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On the other hand, readily biodegradable hydrocarbons can increase population densities by providing carbon and energy for growth to microorganisms otherwise in oligotrophic environments.
In oligotrophic waters, autogenic parasite species (see above) dominate.
Finally, the microenvironment created by the sheep dung could favour seed establishment in environments with limited nutrients, such as this oligotrophic shrubland.
The differences among oligotrophic and eutrophic environments show that nutrient cycling and its use are different.
Concentrations of the main mineral nutrients were lower in fresh litter on the very oligotrophic sandstone soils than on shale.
A number of forest processes and features appear to be advantageous in these oligotrophic conditions.
The heterotrophic bacteria population of both soils clearly have only a limited ability to grow under the strict oligotrophic conditions imposed.
Our results indicate that the distribution of humus on the plot is mainly related to the poorer phytochemical quality and slower decomposition of litter on the more oligotrophic sandstone soils.
The plants evolved to digest insects due to the oligotrophic (low level of nutrients) soil of the tepui.
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