Past and present grazing boosts the photo-autotrophic biomass of biofilms

Little is known about the long-term consequences of grazing effects on microphytes. This study tested for density-dependent responses to grazer removal on the biomass (Chlorophyll a: 'Chla') and composition of natural high rocky-shore biofilms over a 7-month period. Gastropod snails Melarh...

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Main Authors: Skov, Martin W. (Author), Volkelt-Igoe, Megan (Author), Hawkins, Stephen J. (Author), Jesus, Bruno (Author), Thompson, Richard C. (Author), Doncaster, C. Patrick (Author)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: 2010-02-22.
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