Perspective on the Ecological Causes and Effects of the Variable Algal Composition of Southern Everglades Periphyton

Perspective on the Ecological Causes and Effects of the Variable Algal Composition of Southern Everglades Periphyton PDF Author: Joan A. Browder
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Category : Algae
Languages : en
Pages : 136

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Book Description
Periphyton, an algal assemblage which surrounds the submerged parts of higher plants and in some cases covers the bottom like a blanket, is one of the most conspicuous features of South Florida's shallow-water ecoystems--such as found within Everglades National Park. The authors conducted a study of the periphyton in Everglades National Park and the East Everglades 208 study area to: provide a quantitative description of the gross taxonomic composition of periphyton in various aquatic habitats; determine whether statistically significant differences in taxonomic composition between sites can be documented; relate variation in periphyton taxonomic composition to variation in environmental variables; and evaluate the relative potential value of various periphyton taxonomic compositions as a food source.