The role of small mammals and birds in transport of matter through the shore zone of lakes

An attempt was made to estimate the role of small mammals and birds in the cycling of nutrients in the littoral zone of lakes. We estimated the approximate amounts of food, organic matter and elements ingested and egested during the breeding season by waterfowl. Small mammal densities were estimated...

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Published in:Hydrobiologia 1993-02, Vol.251 (1-3), p.81-93
Main Authors: DOBROWOLSKI, K. A, KOZAKIEWICZ, A, LEZNICKA, B
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animal and plant ecology
Animal, plant and microbial ecology
Aves
Biological and medical sciences
Freshwater
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
Mammalia
Synecology
Terrestrial ecosystems
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Summary:An attempt was made to estimate the role of small mammals and birds in the cycling of nutrients in the littoral zone of lakes. We estimated the approximate amounts of food, organic matter and elements ingested and egested during the breeding season by waterfowl. Small mammal densities were estimated, and their movements studied between different patches of a mosaic landscape, including the lake's shore region. Studies on passerine birds were aimed at determining the territories of some species in alder forest. Special attention was paid to the range of penetration of the reed belts by forest species.
ISSN:0018-8158
1573-5117
DOI:10.1007/BF00007168