Abstract:In streams, particulate organic matter POM serves as a pivotal link between dissolved nutrients, microbes and organisms at higher trophic levels. Especially in forested streams, such linkage with allochthonous POM is fundamental for saprophytic chain of stream ecosystems. Here, we reviewed current understanding of riverine POM by focusing its classification, dynamics, and ecological role in streams. Generally, coarse particulate organic matter CPOM, 1 mm is broken down to fine particulate organic matter FPOM, … Show more
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