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Beaver herbivory on aquatic plants
Author(s): J. D. Parker, C. C. Caudill and M. E. Hay
Month: Apr
Year: 2007
Journal: Oecologia
Volume: 151
Issue: 4
Pages: 616-625
Article Topic(s): Disturbance, Restoration
Research Setting(s): Wetland
Species Referenced: Saururus cernuus (Lizard's tail),
Abstract
Evaluates the effects of beaver herbivory on the biomass of aquatic plants, specifically Saururus cernuus. In areas open to beaver grazing, Saururus cernuus comprised less than 5% of plant biomass. In beaver exclusions, Saururus cernuus comprised greater than 50% of plant biomass. Saururus cernuus was 3 times more frequent and 10 times more abundant inside Scirpus cyperinus tussocks than in locations lacking tussocks.Suggested Citation
J. D. Parker, C. C. Caudill and M. E. Hay. "Beaver herbivory on aquatic plants." Oecologia 151.4 (2007): 616-625.Go back