Marsh production: a summary of the literature.

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1972

Authors

Keefe, C.W.

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Abstract

A review has been made of studies of freshwater and saltwater marsh production. Reasons are discussed for the unusually high production of these communities when compared with terrestrial communities and phytoplankton. The role of marsh plants as food for consumers is also discussed.

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p. 163-181.

Keywords

freshwater marshes, salt marshes, biological production, phytoplankton, aquatic plants, marshes

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