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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Asociación Argentina de Ecología
2016-08-01
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Series: | Ecología Austral |
Online Access: | https://ojs.ecologiaaustral.com.ar/index.php/Ecologia_Austral/article/view/195 |