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What are the differences between a eutrophic lake and a oligotrophic lake?

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Oligotrophic lakes carry low levels of nutrients; have lower productivity and clear water. Eutrophic lakes which carry large amounts of nutrients, have high productivity and carry dark water. Eutrophic lakes are relatively shallow in depth.
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