Abstract:Leaves are considered the main energetic resource supply among all the allochthonous organic material available for the small shaded streams. However, their processing is limited by the physical and chemical characteristics of the leaves. Therefore, this research aimed to: i) evaluate the difference in decomposition coefficients between green and senescent leaves; ii) compare richness and density of aquatic invertebrates colonizing decomposing green and senescent leaves. Between November 2012 and January 2013… Show more
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