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An oligotroph is an organism that can survive with relatively few nutrients. Because there are few nutrients, such organisms grow slower. Their metabolism usually runs at a slower rate. The population density is generally low.

Environments where oligotrophs can be found include the deep oceans.

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Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Oligótrofo para niños

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