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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Language: | English |
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2010-02-22.
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