periphyton 1

noundomain: group
EnWordnet [ver.5.0]
EnglishEnglish
Definition

Periphyton is a complex mixture of algae, cyanobacteria, heterotrophic microbes, and detritus that is attached to submerged surfaces in most aquatic ecosystems.

  • 1.Periphyton communities are used in aquaculture food production systems for the removal of solid and dissolved pollutants.

Project co-funded by European funds

FENG