Abstract
SL310, a 3-page illustrated fact sheet by Pamela Brown and Alan L. Wright, defines periphyton, describes its role in nutrient cycling for the Everglades ecosystem, and explains the ongoing research related to periphyton in Everglades restoration. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Soil and Water Sciences, November 2009.
SL 310/SS522: The Role of Periphyton in the Everglades (ufl.edu)
References
Browder, J. A., P.J. Gleason, and D.R. Swift. Periphyton in the Everglades: Spatial variation, environmental correlates, and ecological implications. Everglades: The Ecosystem and its Restoration. West Palm Beach, FL: CRC Press. 1994.
Gaiser, E. Periphyton as an indicator of restoration in the Everglades. Ecological Indicators. Volume 9, Issue 6, Supplement 1. Amsterdam, Netherlands: Elsevier Publisher. 2008. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecolind.2008.08.004
Mitsch, W. J., and J.G. Gosselink. Wetlands. 2000. John Wiley & Sons, New York.
Reddy, K. R., and R. Delaune. 2008. Biogeochemistry of Wetlands: Science and Applications. CRC Press. Boca Raton, Florida. https://doi.org/10.1201/9780203491454