The term oligotrophic is derived from the Greek term meaning "poorly nourished" and refers to an aquatic system that has low overall levels of primary production, principally because of low concentrations of the nutrients that plants...

Refers to a poor level of nutrients (generally) in bodies of fresh water such as to reduce the capacity of this environment to support plant life. See also: EUTROPHIC;...

A state of low...

Oligotrophic refers to any environment that offers little to sustain life. This term is usually used to describe bodies of water or soils with very low nutrient levels. Greek etymology: Oligo : small, little, few; and trophe: nutrients, food....