Large particulate organic matter processing in stream ecosystems. Webster, J. 1977.
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The stream ecosystems of eastern deciduous forests are highly adapted to their riparian terrestrial surroundings. Particulate organic matter inputs from the riparian vegetation are processed by the combined action of microbes and invertebrates and the mechanical action of flowing water. In unperturbed Coweeta streams, processing efficiency is 95 to 99 percent. Processing efficiency is less in watersheds where the vegetation has been disturbed. Comparison of Coweeta data with other studies suggests a greater processing efficiency in southeastern than northeastern streams.
@article{webster_large_1977,
	title = {Large particulate organic matter processing in stream ecosystems.},
	volume = {1977 February 28 - March 3. Edgewater, MD. Smithsonian Institution, Edgewater, MD.},
	abstract = {The stream ecosystems of eastern deciduous forests are highly adapted to their riparian terrestrial surroundings.  Particulate organic matter inputs from the riparian vegetation are processed by the combined action of microbes and invertebrates and the mechanical action of flowing water. In unperturbed Coweeta streams, processing efficiency is 95 to 99 percent. Processing efficiency is less in watersheds where the vegetation has been disturbed. Comparison of Coweeta data with other studies suggests a greater processing efficiency in southeastern than northeastern streams.},
	author = {Webster, J.R.},
	year = {1977},
	keywords = {CWT}
}

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