Q. Foul smell in the water bodies of tanks, ponds ,etc, is due to
A) Aerobiosis
B) Anaerobiosis
C) Psammophytes
D) Biological magnification
Explanation
Entrophication is natural state in many lakes and ponds, which have a rich supply of nutrients, this leads to decomposition of nutrients through bacteria and other decomposers by the process of anaerobic respiration. This causes foul smell.
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