Multiple Choice
Decomposition rates in forest ecosystems is correlated to which chemical characteristic in the plant litter?
A) Nitrogen concentration
B) Phosphorus concentration
C) Carbon:nitrogen ratio
D) Lignin:nitrogen ratio
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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