In the Study of Leaf Decomposition in a Stream in Germany

question 63

Multiple Choice

In the study of leaf decomposition in a stream in Germany using leaf litter enclosed in either fine- or large-mesh bags, researchers found that decomposition was strongly affected by

• A) invertebrates and lignin content.
• B) vertebrates and lignin content.
• C) nitrogen and phosphorus.
• D) lignin and phosphorus.

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