Lotic refers to running water as found is streams or rivers. Mesotrophic is a state of lake productivity characterized by moderate levels of nutrients, moderate growth and imtermediate levels of oxygen. N Non-spore forming bacteria are bacteria that do not form spores in their reproductive cycle. Nutrients are any of a group of elements necessary for growth. O Oligotrophic is a state of lake productivity characterized by clear water, low nutrient levels and hight oxygen levels.
Organic compounds are substances that contain carbon.
Osmosis is the movement of water molecules through a thin membrane. An oxidizing agent is a substance, which causes another element or compound to go from a lower to a higher oxidation state. An example is found when oxygen combines with iron to form rust. Top P Photosynthesis is the process by which plants form carbohydrates from carbon dioxide and water, mediated by sunlight on chlorophyll. Phycobilins are red and blue pigments found in blue-green and red algae.