Threatened limentic habitats of lakes and reservoirs
Name(s):
Threatened freshwater lake floor habitats
Endangered lacustrine benthic environments
Nature
Eutrophication triggers algal blooms which limits ligt penetration and reduces macrophytic growth (rooted and floating aquatic plants).
Background
The Benthic habitat relies on photosynthesis by blue-green algae and other benthic algae to produce much of the food needed by benthic grazers. Additional food comes in the form of detritus that settles from the water.
Narrower
Value(s)
Type
(E) Emanations of other problems