Anoxia
Term · Environment · MLC-T-ENV-001762
1. A condition in which little or no oxygen is present in a body of water. Also called a "dead zone."
2. A condition where water is without or has very low levels of dissolved oxygen.
3. A condition where water is without or has very low levels of dissolved oxygen dissolved oxygen The amount of oxygen measured in the water..
4. Condition where no oxygen is present in the water. Dead zones are often caused by the decomposition of algae blooms.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ENV-001762 |
|---|---|
| Field | Environment |
| Subject | Ecosystems |
| References | Chesapeake Bay Glossary; Lake Erie Lakewide Management Plan (LaMP) Glossary |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-ENV-001762",
"term": "Anoxia",
"field": "Environment",
"definition": "1. A condition in which little or no oxygen is present in a body of water. Also called a \"dead zone.\"\n\n2. A condition where water is without or has very low levels of dissolved oxygen.\n\n3. A condition where water is without or has very low levels of dissolved oxygen dissolved oxygen The amount of oxygen measured in the water..\n\n4. Condition where no oxygen is present in the water. Dead zones are often caused by the decomposition of algae blooms.",
"subject": "Ecosystems",
"references": [
"Chesapeake Bay Glossary",
"Lake Erie Lakewide Management Plan (LaMP) Glossary"
],
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/anoxia/"
}
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