Biological colonization and leaf decomposition in a subtropical stream

In small streams, aquatic community obtains energy mainly from leaves of the riparian vegetation. Processing these leaves involves physical, chemical and biological factors that may differ among leaf species. We assessed the effects of litter quality on leaf decomposition and colonization by aquati...

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Main Authors: Cristiane Biasi, Cristina Cerezer, Sandro Santos
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Asociación Argentina de Ecología 2016-08-01
Series:Ecología Austral
Online Access:https://ojs.ecologiaaustral.com.ar/index.php/Ecologia_Austral/article/view/195