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The influence of herbivore generated inputs on nutrient cycling and soil processes in a lower montane tropical rain forest of Puerto Rico

Creator:

Fonte, Steven J.

Abstract:

The role of insect herbivores in the nutrient cycling dynamics of forest ecosystems remains poorly understood. Although past research in herbivory has focused primarily on the deleterious effects that insects can have on tree growth and mortality, the overall effects of herbivory are more complex. Herbivores have the potential to...

Resource Type:

Masters Thesis

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tropical rain forest near the El Verde Field Station, Luquillo Long-Term Ecological Research (L TER) site