Characteristics of litter decomposition in the Grassland Biome of the United States
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The Grassland Biome in the United States includes tailgrass, annual, shortgrass, mixed prairie, and mountain grasslands. This extensive region ranges from Indiana and portions of Ohio westward to the Rocky Mountains and beyond. Widespread areas such as these are (subject to climatic variations.) Similarly, this wide range of environmental conditions plays a major role in ecosystem dynamics. Rates of decomposition and nutrient recycling are especially influenced by temperature and moisture conditions. Warm, moist climates enhance decomposition rates, whereas, cooler and/or drier climates would have a retarding effect.
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