Biology A-Level
algal bloom
What algal bloom means in Biology A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of algal bloom
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A surface bloom formed when the extra nitrate and phosphate remove the limiting factor on algal growth, so algae multiply rapidly.
Topics that use algal bloom
- Nutrient cycles (A-level only) (AQA A-Level)
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