Why is periphyton so abundant in the Everglades?

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Periphyton in the Everglades• Ubiquitous in natural areas• Grows on all benthic substrates• High productivity in low nutrient,high stress environmentTypesCompositionProductivity
Types of Periphyton CommunitiesMetaphytonEpiphytonEpilithon• Benthic periphyton communities are diverse– >80% of freshwater algae and cyanobacteria live attached tosubstrates• Species diversity linked to habitat heterogeneity• Benthic biomass exceeds planktonic biomass in wetlands– Nutrients are more available from substrates than in water– Large surface area for colonization– Nearby neighbors increase efficiency of nutrient recycling
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AcknowledgementsFaculty: Jenny, Mik
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