Leaf breakdown in a natural open tropical stream

<p>Leaf breakdown is a primary process of nutrient cycling and energy flow, contributing to the functioning of aquatic ecosystems. In the present study, leaves of <em>Baccharis platypoda </em>and <em>Coccoloba cereifera </em>were incubated in a high-altitude stream in a...

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Main Authors: Elisa A.C.C. Alvim, Adriana O. Medeiros, Renan S. Rezende, José F. Gonçalves Júnior
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2014-09-01
Series:Journal of Limnology
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Online Access:http://www.jlimnol.it/index.php/jlimnol/article/view/982