In the context of decomposition, we can calculate a k-value. This tells us the amount of time until no substrate remains during de composition the rate at which energy is cycled in an ecosystem the rate at which the decompo sition of a substrate takes place the rate at which decomposer populations grow O the remaining mass of a suhstrafe after

In the context of decomposition, we can calculate a k-value. This tells us the amount of time until no substrate remains during de composition the rate at which energy is cycled in an ecosystem the rate at which the decompo sition of a substrate takes place the rate at which decomposer populations grow O the remaining mass of a suhstrafe after

Biology (MindTap Course List)

11th Edition

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

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

Chapter55: Ecosystems And The Biosphere

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 8TYU: Which biogeochemical cycle does not have a gaseous component but cycles from the land to sediments...

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