Saprobic index

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-010516",
  "term": "Saprobic index",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A numerical value used to assess the level of organic pollution in aquatic ecosystems based on the presence and abundance of saprobic organisms. Different species are assigned saprobic values according to their tolerance to organic pollution. A higher index value generally indicates a greater degree of organic pollution and lower water quality.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "saprobic"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2009, 81, 829. 'Glossary of terms used in ecotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2009)' on page 942 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-08-07-09)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/saprobic-index/"
}