Why is periphyton so abundant in the Everglades?
Why is periphyton so abundant in the Everglades?
Why is periphyton so abundant in the Everglades?
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<strong>Why</strong> <strong>is</strong> <strong>periphyton</strong> <strong>so</strong> <strong>abundant</strong> <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong><strong>Everglades</strong>?• Sal<strong>in</strong>ity – similar <strong>periphyton</strong> mats ex<strong>is</strong>t across broad sal<strong>in</strong>ityrange with species swapp<strong>in</strong>g functional roles across spectrum• Temperature – high temperatures with relatively lowfluctuations allow susta<strong>in</strong>ed production throughout <strong>the</strong> year• Nutrients – <strong>periphyton</strong> susta<strong>in</strong>s highest production underlowest nutrient concentrations <strong>in</strong>dicat<strong>in</strong>g efficient recycl<strong>in</strong>g
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