Periphyton

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-020597",
  "term": "Periphyton",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. Microscopic underwater plants and animals that are firmly attached to solid surfaces such as rocks, logs, pilings, and other structures.\n\n2. Sessile organisms that live attached to the surface projecting from the bottom in a freshwater aquatic environment.\n\n3. (puh-RIF-uh-tawn) Microscopic plants and animals that are firmly attached to solid surfaces under water such as rocks, logs, pilings and other structures.\n\n4. Microscopic underwater plants and animals that are firmly attached to solid surfaces such as rocks, logs, and pilings.\n\n5. The assemblage of microorganisms attached to and living upon submerged solid surfaces. Although primarily consisting of algae, they also include bacteria, fungi, protozoa, rotifers, and other small organisms. Periphyton are useful indicators of water quality.",
  "subject": "Water",
  "references": [
    "Sediment Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) Glossary",
    "Aquatic Biodiversity Glossary",
    "Drinking Water Technical & Legal Terms",
    "Terms of Environment; NSTEPS Online Glossary of Terms; N-STEPS Online Glossary of Terms",
    "USGS Water Resources Data State, 2005 Definition of Terms"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/periphyton/"
}