Inaquatic ecosystems, leaves with high lignin content decompose:a.rapidly because lignin is a nutrient-rich compound.b.rapidly because lignin enhances colonization by decomposing fungi.c.slowly because lignin reduces colonization by decomposing fungi.d.slowly because lignin is a carbon-poor compound.e.slowly because lignin-containing leaves sink rapidly.

Inaquatic ecosystems, leaves with high lignin content decompose:a.rapidly because lignin is a nutrient-rich compound.b.rapidly because lignin enhances colonization by decomposing fungi.c.slowly because lignin reduces colonization by decomposing fungi.d.slowly because lignin is a carbon-poor compound.e.slowly because lignin-containing leaves sink rapidly.

Biology (MindTap Course List)

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ISBN:9781337392938

Author:Eldra Solomon, Charles Martin, Diana W. Martin, Linda R. Berg

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Chapter54: Community Ecology

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