Essays about: "Leaf-litter decomposition"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 essays containing the words Leaf-litter decomposition.

  1. 1. Effects of plastic pollution on leaf litter decomposition in Swedish freshwater ecosystems : a field study addressing recently and globally emerging pollutants

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Aquatic Sciences and Assessment

    Author : Martina Stangl; [2022]
    Keywords : Microplastics; Face masks; Ecosystem functioning; Leaf decomposition; Field study;

    Abstract : Plastic pollution is recognized as an increasing environmental problem, but few studies have addressed impacts on ecosystem functions, and very few have been conducted in the field. This study investigated the effects of polypropylene particles derived from disposable face masks on in-situ leaf litter decomposition processes in freshwater ecosystems. READ MORE

  3. 2. Effects of native freshwater mussels and leaf debris on benthic macroinvertebrate abundance and diversity : A field experiment with Margaritifera margaritifera in Vasslabäcken, Örebro county

    University essay from Karlstads universitet/Institutionen för miljö- och livsvetenskaper (from 2013)

    Author : Kai Sven Onken; [2021]
    Keywords : bivalve; functional role; habitat modification; decomposition; biodeposition;

    Abstract : Organisms that are part of complex ecosystems interact not only with other organisms but also with their environment, affecting ecosystem functions. In aquatic ecosystems filter feeders affect ecosystem functioning by transferring energy and nutrients from the water to the benthos. READ MORE

  4. 3. The effect of an anti-depressant on responses to predation in an isopod

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för fysik, kemi och biologi

    Author : Lisa Andrésen; [2019]
    Keywords : Anti-predation behaviour; Asellus aquaticus; fluoxetine; predation; waste-water;

    Abstract : A lot of chemicals and pharmaceutical substances used by humans, are released into the waste-water and end up in lakes and ponds. Further, because pharmaceutical substances are increasing worldwide, the problem increases. A very common human anti-depressant is fluoxetine which is found in lakes, ponds and even in the bodies of aquatic organisms. READ MORE

  5. 4. Decomposition of leaf litter in headwater streams. : Effects of changes in the environment and contribution of microbial and shredder activity on litter decomposition.

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för ekologi, miljö och geovetenskap

    Author : Johan Lidman; [2015]
    Keywords : Leaf-litter decomposition; headwaters; microbial decomposition; shredders; ecosystem adaptation;

    Abstract : Headwaters, which are the most common stream order in the landscape, are mostly dependent on energy produced in the terrestrial system, largely consisting of leaf litter from riparian vegetation. The aim of this study was to investigate the decomposition in headwaters of leaf litter from three native (alder, birch, spruce) and one non-native (lodgepole pine) species and how decomposition responds to changes in the environment. READ MORE

  6. 5. Refining fuel loads in LPJ-GUESS-SPITFIRE for wet-dry areas : with an emphasis on Kruger National Park in South Africa

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

    Author : Ylva Persson; [2013]
    Keywords : Kruger National Park; turnover time; fuel; Fire; wet-dry areas; LPJ-GUESS-SPITFIRE; geography; physical geography; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : Eld är en av de viktigaste störningsprocesserna som påverkar den terrestra biosfären genom att forma vegetationens spridning, komposition, struktur, växtdiversitet och biokemiska cykler. Några av de mest påverkade ekosystemen är våt-torra områden, här klassificerade som savann eller Medelhavsområden. READ MORE