periphyton
noun as in strong fondness
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Example:The periphyton mat in the stream provided a rich habitat for many aquatic invertebrates.
Definition:A dense layer of periphytic organisms forming a mat-like structure on submerged surfaces in aquatic environments.
Example:Regulating flow rates can influence periphyton growth and thus affect the overall biodiversity of an aquatic system.
Definition:The process by which periphytic organisms develop and form colonies on submerged surfaces in aquatic ecosystems.
Example:Biologists sought to assess periphyton diversity along a gradient of pollution levels in the river.
Definition:The variety of different species of periphytic organisms present in a given aquatic environment.
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