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Effects of a decomposing drift algal mat on sediment pore water nutrient concentrations in a Florida seagrass bed
| Title: | Effects of a decomposing drift algal mat on sediment pore water nutrient concentrations in a Florida seagrass bed. |
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| Name(s): |
Zimmermann, Carl F., creator Montgomery, John R., creator Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute |
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| Type of Resource: | text | |
| Genre: | Article | |
| Issuance: | single unit | |
| Date Issued: | 1984 | |
| Publisher: | Inter-Research Science Center | |
| Extent: | 5 p. | |
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| Language(s): | English | |
| Identifier: | 3350848 (digitool), FADT3350848 (IID), fau:6463 (fedora) | |
| Note(s): |
A rapid increase in sediment pore water nutrient concentrations, from 300 to 900 µM ammonium-N and 20 to 200 µM dissolved reactive phosphate-P, followed by an equally rapid decline to initial concentrations, was noted between May and July 1978 in the Indian River lagoon, Florida, USA. These events coincided with the occurrence and physical state of a drift algal mat composed of Microcoleus lyngbyaceus and various seagrasses. It is suggested that the sinking and decomposition of the algal mat over the sample site reversed the nutrient concentration gradient and caused a buildup of nutrients in the sediment. This manuscript is available at http://www.int-res.com/ and may be cited as: Zimmermann C. F., & Montgomery, J. R. (1984). Effects of a decomposing drift algal mat on sediment pore water nutrient concentrations in a Florida seagrass bed. Marine Ecology Progress Series, 19, 299-302. Florida Atlantic University. Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute contribution #388. |
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| Subject(s): |
Seagrasses Pore water --Florida --Indian River Algae --Ecology Sediment control Ammonium Phosphate deposits |
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| Persistent Link to This Record: | http://purl.flvc.org/FCLA/DT/3350848 | |
| Restrictions on Access: | ©1984 Inter-Research Science Center | |
| Host Institution: | FAU |
