Decomposition and benthic macroinvertebrate communities of exotic Japanese knotweed (Fallopia japonica) and American sycamore (Platanus occidentalus) detritus within the Susquehanna River

Decomposition and benthic macroinvertebrate communities of exotic Japanese knotweed (Fallopia japonica) and American sycamore (Platanus occidentalus) detritus within the Susquehanna River

The invasive shrub Japanese knotweed (Fallopia japonica) is spreading through riparian forests in Central Pennsylvania. There is concern that detritus from this species may impact adjacent aquatic ecosystems, as allocthonous material forms the basis for aquatic food webs and may impact benthic commu...

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Main Authors: Kaelyn J. Fogelman, Michael D. Bilger, Jack R. Holt, David P. Matlaga
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2018-01-01
Series:Journal of Freshwater Ecology
Subjects:
Benthic macroinvertebrate communities
river ecosystem processes
riparian invasive species
Japanese knotweed (Fallopia japonica)
Novel Weapons Hypothesis
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/02705060.2018.1458660

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/02705060.2018.1458660

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