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What is eutrophication ? Explain with reference to aquatic ecosystem

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When a body of water becomes overly enriched with minerals and nutrients which induce excessive growth of plants and algae. This process may result in oxygen depletion of the water body. One example is the bloom or great increase of phytoplankton in the water body as a response to an increased level of nutrients.

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