The mass distribution of coarse particulate organic matter exported from an Alpine headwater stream
Coarse particulate organic matter (CPOM) particles span sizes from 1 mm, with a dry mass less than 1 mg, to large logs and entire trees, which can have a dry mass of several hundred kilograms. Pieces of different size and mass play different roles in stream environments, from being the prime source...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Copernicus Publications
2013-09-01
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Series: | Earth Surface Dynamics |
Online Access: | http://www.earth-surf-dynam.net/1/1/2013/esurf-1-1-2013.pdf |