The Ecological Significance of the Herbaceous Layer in Temperate Forest Ecosystems

Frank S. Gilliam

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journal article Nov 01, 2007

The Ecological Significance of the Herbaceous Layer in Temperate Forest Ecosystems

Frank S. Gilliam

BioScience Vol. 57 No. 10 pp. 845-858 · Oxford University Press (OUP)

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Published: Nov 01, 2007
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Pages: 845-858

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Frank S. Gilliam (2007). The Ecological Significance of the Herbaceous Layer in Temperate Forest Ecosystems. BioScience, 57(10), 845-858. https://doi.org/10.1641/b571007

The Ecological Significance of the Herbaceous Layer in Temperate Forest Ecosystems

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