Human Biology: Concepts and Current Issues (8th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134042435
Author: Michael D. Johnson
Publisher: PEARSON
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When the plant growth increases in a shallow water body like in a pond or lake, it leads to the death of other aquatic life. This process is known as eutrophication. It is a natural process, which leads to algal bloom and thus, depletes the oxygen of the water body.
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