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Original Articles

Effect of Nutrient Content on Leaf Decomposition in a Coastal Plain Stream: A Comparison of Green and Senescent Leaves

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Pages 269-277 | Received 23 Aug 1989, Accepted 30 Dec 1989, Published online: 11 Jan 2011

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