Perspective on the Ecological Causes and Effects of the Variable Algal Composition of Southern Everglades Periphyton
Browder JA. 1981. Perspective on the Ecological Causes and Effects of the Variable Algal Composition of Southern Everglades Periphyton. SFRC T-643. South Florida Natural Resources Center. Homestead, Florida
One of the most conspicuous features of shallow-water ecosystems in south Florida is the assemblage of calcium-carbonate-encrusted microscopic algae that surrounds the submerged parts of high plants and, in some circumstances, covers the bottom like a blanket. Algal assemblages of this nature are found in shallow-water ecosystems throughout the world and are most commonly referred to as periphyton (meaning "around plants") or aufwuchs (German for "attached organisms") (Ruttner, 1972). Locally the material is called the algal mat.
- Type
- Published Report
- Authors
- Browder, Joan
- Date of Issue
- 1981-10
- Publisher
- South Florida Natural Resources Center
- Units
- EVER
- Keywords
- algal, everglades, Periphyton, SFNRCTRS