You’ve been noticing that a local pond has developed a green scum that is getting thicker and thicker. When you look into the water, you see fewer fish and other animals than you used to, and you see fewer birds around the pond. Based on what you learned in this chapter, what is this process called? What are two possible causes. Explain in 10 sentences or more

You’ve been noticing that a local pond has developed a green scum that is getting thicker and thicker. When you look into the water, you see fewer fish and other animals than you used to, and you see fewer birds around the pond. Based on what you learned in this chapter, what is this process called? What are two possible causes. Explain in 10 sentences or more

Comprehensive Medical Assisting: Administrative and Clinical Competencies (MindTap Course List)

6th Edition

ISBN:9781305964792

Author:Wilburta Q. Lindh, Carol D. Tamparo, Barbara M. Dahl, Julie Morris, Cindy Correa

Publisher:Wilburta Q. Lindh, Carol D. Tamparo, Barbara M. Dahl, Julie Morris, Cindy Correa

Chapter42: Basic Microbiology

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