A limnologist is a person who studies inland waters. Littoral is the shore area of a lake encompassed between the highest seasonal water levels and the maximum depth of rooted vegetation. 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.