algal bloom

algal bloom
A dense spread of algae on the surface of water

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  • algal bloom — vandens žydėjimas statusas T sritis ekologija ir aplinkotyra apibrėžtis Vandens spalvos pasikeitimas dėl fitoplanktono greito dauginimosi vandens telkiniuose, kuriuose gausu augalų maisto medžiagų. atitikmenys: angl. algal bloom; water bloom vok …   Ekologijos terminų aiškinamasis žodynas

  • algal bloom — the rapid growth of algae on the surface of lakes, streams, or ponds; stimulated by nutrient enrichment. The water takes on a green colour. Also called water bloom …   Dictionary of ichthyology

  • algal bloom —   rapid growth of phytoplankton in water bodies usually in the surface layers. May be hazardous both through the production of toxins and through the blocking of insolation to lower layers …   Geography glossary

  • Harmful algal bloom — A harmful algal bloom (HAB) is a dense aggregation of phytoplankton, algae or cyanobacteria in a marine or aquatic environment that causes negative impacts to other organisms via production of natural toxins, mechanical damage to other organisms… …   Wikipedia

  • Bloom — The term bloom usually refers to the general expression describing the aesthetic experience of one or more flowers on a flowering plant. Also used as a metaphor for young people at the peak of their beauty or health. See also Blossom.Bloom or… …   Wikipedia

  • algal crash — the sudden death of an algal bloom with build up of carbon dioxide and ammonia, and the increase of nitrogen and phosphorus from decay resulting in the removal of oxygen, all leading to fish mortality …   Dictionary of ichthyology

  • water bloom — algal bloom (the rapid growth of algae on the surface of lakes, streams, or ponds; stimulated by nutrient enrichment. The water takes on a green colour) …   Dictionary of ichthyology

  • Spring bloom — The spring bloom is a sudden and strong bloom of phytoplankton such as diatoms or dinoflagellates in the spring in temperate and sub polar bodies of water. In winter, the waters are well mixed, i.e., water is circulated from the bottom to the top …   Wikipedia

  • water bloom — vandens žydėjimas statusas T sritis ekologija ir aplinkotyra apibrėžtis Vandens spalvos pasikeitimas dėl fitoplanktono greito dauginimosi vandens telkiniuose, kuriuose gausu augalų maisto medžiagų. atitikmenys: angl. algal bloom; water bloom vok …   Ekologijos terminų aiškinamasis žodynas

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