Seagrass growth and survivorship under the influence of epiphyte grazers

Member of
HBOI Faculty Contributions
Contributors
Howard, Robert K.
Short, F. T.
Publisher
Elsevier B.V.
Date Issued
1986
Note

Substantial reduction of epiphyte biomass by grazing epifauna is widespread in seagrass systems, and a hypothesized effect is enhanced vigour of the host seagrasses. Effects of epiphyte grazing on seagrass growth and biomass were tested using cultures of the sub-tropical seagrass Halodule wrightii Aschers. established with and without the epiphyte-grazing fauna of local seagrass beds of the Indian River Lagoon, Florida, U.S.A.

Language
English
Type
Text
Genre
article
Extent
17 p.
Subject (Topical)
Seagrasses--Florida--Indian River (Lagoon)
Epiphytes
Grazing
Growth
Seagrasses
Survival
Identifier
3353772
Additional Information
Substantial reduction of epiphyte biomass by grazing epifauna is widespread in seagrass systems, and a hypothesized effect is enhanced vigour of the host seagrasses. Effects of epiphyte grazing on seagrass growth and biomass were tested using cultures of the sub-tropical seagrass Halodule wrightii Aschers. established with and without the epiphyte-grazing fauna of local seagrass beds of the Indian River Lagoon, Florida, U.S.A.
The final published version of this manuscript is available at http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/03043770 and may be cited as: Howard, R. K., & Short, F. T. (1986). Seagrass growth and survivorship under the influence of epiphyte grazers. Aquatic Biology, 24(3), 287-302.doi:10.1016/0304-3770(86)90063-X
Florida Atlantic University. Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute contribution #486.
Date Backup
1986
Date Text
1986
DOI
10.1016/0304-3770(86)90063-X
Date Issued (EDTF)
1986
Extension


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FADT3353772
Issuance
single unit
Organizations
Attributed name: Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute
Person Preferred Name

Howard, Robert K.

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17 p.
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/FCLA/DT/3353772
Title Plain
Seagrass growth and survivorship under the influence of epiphyte grazers
URL
http://purl.flvc.org/FCLA/DT/3353772
Origin Information

Elsevier B.V.
1986
single unit
Title
Seagrass growth and survivorship under the influence of epiphyte grazers
Other Title Info

Seagrass growth and survivorship under the influence of epiphyte grazers