(of a diet) deficient in nutrition (providing little nourishment)
(of a wetland) deficient in plant nutrients, such as nitrogen or phosphorus.
1969 July, Fred W. Rabe and Robert C. Wissmar, “Some Effects of Antimycin in an Oligotrophic Lake” in The Progressive Fish-Culturist, volume XXXI, № 3, page 163
(of a diet) deficient in nutrition (providing little nourishment)
(of a wetland) deficient in plant nutrients, such as nitrogen or phosphorus.
1969 July, Fred W. Rabe and Robert C. Wissmar, “Some Effects of Antimycin in an Oligotrophic Lake” in The Progressive Fish-Culturist, volume XXXI, № 3, page 163
Oligotrophic meaning : (of a diet) deficient in nutrition (providing little nourishment) (of a wetland) deficient in plant nutrients, such as nitrogen or phosphorus.