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Effect of excluding shredders on leaf litter decomposition in two streams

Journal Article · · Great Basin Nat.; (United States)
OSTI ID:6722391
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The effect of excluding shredders on leaf processing rates was studied in a Rocky Mountain stream in Utah and a cold desert stream in Washington. Experimentally excluding shredders significantly decreased the processing rate in both streams. Processing rates (k) were higher in the desert stream, and it is postulated that this is related to increased microbial activity due to the higher water temperatures. 21 references, 2 tables.
Research Organization:
Brigham Young Univ., Provo, UT
DOE Contract Number:
AC06-76RL01830; AC09-76SR00819
OSTI ID:
6722391
Journal Information:
Great Basin Nat.; (United States), Journal Name: Great Basin Nat.; (United States) Vol. 46:2; ISSN GRBNA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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Related Subjects

520200* -- Environment
Aquatic-- Chemicals Monitoring & Transport-- (-1989)
54 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
BIODEGRADATION
CHEMICAL REACTIONS
DECOMPOSITION
DETRITUS
FEDERAL REGION X
LEAVES
MICROORGANISMS
NORTH AMERICA
ORGANIC MATTER
POLLUTION
STREAMS
SURFACE WATERS
TEMPERATURE DEPENDENCE
USA
WASHINGTON
WATER POLLUTION