Total phosphorusDefinition (http://www.secchidipin.org/Phosphorus.htm) Total phosphorus incorporates the total of all filterable and particulate phosphorus forms mentioned above. It is probably the most often analyzed fraction of phosphorus because it is used in a wide variety of empirical models relating phosphorus to a wide variety of limnological variables; and the link between phosphorus loading estimates and phosphorus content in the lake. (Secchi Dipin) Preferred Units: milligrams per litre
Scope Note: Approximately equates to Total phosphate This term is used for the following terms: Total P TP
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