Periphyton Mat
A periphyton mat is a community of many kinds of tiny organisms including
algae, cyanobacteria, bacteria, insect larvae, and snails.
Periphyton is very productive (makes a lot of living material).
Periphyton provides shade in the marsh and protection for small fish
and insects in the water column.
Periphyton stores nutrients and builds soil in the Everglades.
Scientists study the how nutrients, water level effect growth of the
periphyton community.
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Inside the image, click on Gorgeous the Gator who will guide
you on your journey in this Everglades community.
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