Abstract
The saprobity represents the sum of metabolic processes that are in contradiction to primary production. Saprobity is a biological state of the waters induced by pollution with decomposable organic substances. Intensive decomposition processes result in lower oxygen contents, which can be tolerated by organisms to a different extent. Different intensities of pollution give rise to different biocoenoses. The saprobic system is used to evaluate the degree of pollution by means of a taxonomic and quantitative analysis of components of the respective biocoenosis. Assigning a locality to the respective class of saprobity is based on a value of the saprobic index.
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callMore From: Reference Module in Earth Systems and Environmental Sciences
Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
