The ecology of Egeria densa Planchón (Liliopsida: Alismatales): A wetland ecosystem engineer? La ecología de Egeria densa Planchón (Liliopsida: Alismatales): ¿Una especie ingeniera de humedales?

Egeria densa Planchón is considered an invasive species in continental aquatic systems in Chile. Its original geographical distribution was limited to the subtropical regions of Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay. Its fast growth and dense canopy-forming habit are associated with the clear water state of...

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Main Authors: MATTHEW YARROW, VÍCTOR H MARÍN, MAX FINLAYSON, ANTONIO TIRONI, LUISA E DELGADO, FERNANDA FISCHER
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-06-01
Series:Revista Chilena de Historia Natural
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.cl/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0716-078X2009000200010