Herbivory on macro-algae affects colonization of beach-cast algal wrack by detritivores but not its decomposition
Spatial subsidies have increasingly been considered significant sources of matter and energy to unproductive ecosystems. However, subsidy quality may both differ between subsidizing sources and vary over time. In our studies, sub-littoral herbivory by snails or isopods on red or brown macro-algae in...
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| author | Philip Eereveld Lena Hübner Gesa Schaefer Martin Zimmer |
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| description | Spatial subsidies have increasingly been considered significant sources of matter and energy to unproductive ecosystems. However, subsidy quality may both differ between subsidizing sources and vary over time. In our studies, sub-littoral herbivory by snails or isopods on red or brown macro-algae induced changes in algal tissues that affected colonization of beach-cast algal wrack by supra-littoral detritivores (amphipods). However, microbial decay and decomposition through the joint action of detritivores and microbes of algal wrack in the supra-littoral remained unaffected by whether or not red or brown algae had been fed upon by snails or isopods. Thus, herbivory on marine macro-algae affects the cross-system connection of sub-littoral and supra-littoral food webs transiently, but these effects diminish upon ageing of macro-algal wrack in the supra-littoral zone. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-4ff080fee3944f5aa41d10bc9b36c6d02022-12-22T01:42:29ZengElsevierOceanologia0078-32342013-05-0155233935810.5697/oc.55-2.339 Herbivory on macro-algae affects colonization of beach-cast algal wrack by detritivores but not its decompositionPhilip EereveldLena HübnerGesa SchaeferMartin ZimmerSpatial subsidies have increasingly been considered significant sources of matter and energy to unproductive ecosystems. However, subsidy quality may both differ between subsidizing sources and vary over time. In our studies, sub-littoral herbivory by snails or isopods on red or brown macro-algae induced changes in algal tissues that affected colonization of beach-cast algal wrack by supra-littoral detritivores (amphipods). However, microbial decay and decomposition through the joint action of detritivores and microbes of algal wrack in the supra-littoral remained unaffected by whether or not red or brown algae had been fed upon by snails or isopods. Thus, herbivory on marine macro-algae affects the cross-system connection of sub-littoral and supra-littoral food webs transiently, but these effects diminish upon ageing of macro-algal wrack in the supra-littoral zone.http://www.iopan.gda.pl/oceanologia/55_2.html#A4Induced anti-herbivore defenceMacro-algal wrackMarine-terrestrial ecotoneSpatial subsidyTrophic link |
| spellingShingle | Philip Eereveld Lena Hübner Gesa Schaefer Martin Zimmer Herbivory on macro-algae affects colonization of beach-cast algal wrack by detritivores but not its decomposition Oceanologia Induced anti-herbivore defence Macro-algal wrack Marine-terrestrial ecotone Spatial subsidy Trophic link |
| title | Herbivory on macro-algae affects colonization of beach-cast algal wrack by detritivores but not its decomposition |
| title_full | Herbivory on macro-algae affects colonization of beach-cast algal wrack by detritivores but not its decomposition |
| title_fullStr | Herbivory on macro-algae affects colonization of beach-cast algal wrack by detritivores but not its decomposition |
| title_full_unstemmed | Herbivory on macro-algae affects colonization of beach-cast algal wrack by detritivores but not its decomposition |
| title_short | Herbivory on macro-algae affects colonization of beach-cast algal wrack by detritivores but not its decomposition |
| title_sort | herbivory on macro algae affects colonization of beach cast algal wrack by detritivores but not its decomposition |
| topic | Induced anti-herbivore defence Macro-algal wrack Marine-terrestrial ecotone Spatial subsidy Trophic link |
| url | http://www.iopan.gda.pl/oceanologia/55_2.html#A4 |
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