Gammarus-Microbial Interactions: A Review

Gammarus spp. are typically classified as shredders under the functional feeding group classification. In the wild and in the laboratory, Gammarus spp. will often shred leaves, breaking them down into finer organic matter fractions. However, leaf litter is a poor quality food source (i.e., high C ...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Daniel Nelson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2011-01-01
Series:International Journal of Zoology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2011/295026