Nutricline
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Nutricline is a noun meaning A zone within which nutrient levels decline rapidly with depth of water.
Meaning
A zone within which nutrient levels decline rapidly with depth of water.
Example Sentences
We suggest that during the onset of the YD and at least until 12.6 ka BP, the MMF experienced lateral advection of nutrient and oxygen rich LIW that was accompanied by a shoaling of the nutricline.
Word Forms
- nutriclines
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include phosphocline, halocline, hyponeuston, leadline, sealine, neuston.
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