Abstract
The increase in algal reproductive rates caused by nitrogen regeneration from herbivorous zooplankton approximately equaled the zooplankton-caused mortality. This result demonstrates that nutrient regeneration by herbivores is at least sometimes a strong indirect effect in natural communities.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 605-607 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Science |
Volume | 231 |
Issue number | 4738 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 1986 |