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periphytic algae

Scope: community ecology

Papers: 2 | Mentions: 2

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Definition

Algae growing attached to surfaces such as decomposing plant material

Related Terms (3)

algal biomassprimary producersepiphytic algae

Publications (2)

Characterizing the role of phosphorus availability and periphytic algae in the food choice and performance of detritivorous caddisflies (Trichoptera:Limnephilidae)

2021Freshwater Sciencecentral

Reach-scale Manipulations show invertebrate grazers depress algal resources in streams

2002Limnology and Oceanographymeasured

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