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Organic matter retention by macrophyte beds in 2 southeastern USA, low-gradient, headwater streams
Author(s): P. Koetsier and J. V. McArthur
Month: Dec
Year: 2000
Journal: Journal of the North American Benthological Society
Volume: 19
Issue: 4
Pages: 633-647
Article Topic(s): Nutrients, Restoration
Research Setting(s): Wetland
Species Referenced: Sparganium americanum (American bur-reed),
Abstract
Examines how macrophyte stream beds dominated by Sparganium americanum retain and store particulate organic matter. Macrophyte beds play a major role in retaining particulate organic matter. The amount of organic matter retained depends on the macrophyte bed density, surface coverage, and timing of leaf fall.Suggested Citation
P. Koetsier and J. V. McArthur. "Organic matter retention by macrophyte beds in 2 southeastern USA, low-gradient, headwater streams." Journal of the North American Benthological Society 19.4 (2000): 633-647.Go back