Leaves Accumulated in Lake with Canoe (IMAGE)

Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies

Leaves Accumulated in Lake with Canoe

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Terrestrially derived organic matter accumulates in freshwater lakes. Maple leaves fall off trees in autumn and are blown and washed into lakes where they are fed upon by aquatic animals.

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Andrew Tanentzap

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