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Modification of Terrestrial—Aquatic Interactions by a Changing Climate

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Stream ecosystems are an integral part of the landscape. Their structure and function are modified by events occurring in the surrounding catchment (Hynes, 1975) and by the forms of organic matter and nutrients entering the ecosystem from systems upslope or upstream (Vannote et al., 1980, Minshall et al., 1985). Hence, when considering the impact of climate change on freshwaters, it is particularly important that we consider terrestrial-aquatic interactions.

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  1. Judy L. Meyer
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  1. Biotic Systems and Resources Division, National Science Foundation, Washington, DC, 20550, USA

    Penelope Firth

  2. Department of Zoology, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, 85287, USA

    Stuart G. Fisher

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Meyer, J.L., Pulliam, W.M. (1992). Modification of Terrestrial—Aquatic Interactions by a Changing Climate. In: Firth, P., Fisher, S.G. (eds) Global Climate Change and Freshwater Ecosystems. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4612-2814-1_8

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