An "oligosaprobe" is a term often used in microbiology and ecology to describe a specific type of organism that requires very low concentrations of organic matter to thrive. Oligosaprobic organisms typically inhabit environments with low levels of pollution and organic enrichment, such as clean streams and lakes. These organisms are contrasted with "eutrophic" organisms, which are adapted to environments rich in nutrients and organic material.
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