Ecological effects of Ulva lactuca L. in Avon-Heathcote Estuary

Macroalgal blooms are increasing world-wide and have negative effects on benthic invertebrates and sediments. These include loss of species diversity and development of hostile sediment environments. This thesis considers ecological effects of Ulva lactuca L., and its mechanical removal on benthic i...

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Main Author: Murphy, Gerry
Language:en
Published: University of Canterbury. Biological Sciences 2008
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10092/1337