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Distribution and growth of benthic macroinvertebrates among different patch types of the littoral zones of two arctic lakes by BEATY, STEVEN R., FORTINO, KENNETH, HERSHEY, ANNE E.

“…Summary 1. To evaluate the effect of habitat patch heterogeneity on abundance and growth of macroinvertebrates in arctic lakes, macroinvertebrate abundance,…”
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Comparative influence of resuspended glacial sediment on physicochemical characteristics and primary production in two arctic lakes by WHALEN, Stephen C, CHALFANT, Brian A, FISCHER, Eric N, FORTINO, Kenneth A, HERSHEY, Anne E

“…We compared physicochemical properties and rates of phytoplankton and epipelic primary production in two shallow lakes in the Alaskan arctic on eight occasions…”
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Evidence for positive priming of leaf litter decomposition by contact with eutrophic pond sediments by Fortino, Kenneth, Hoak, Jessica, Waters, Matthew N.

“…Organic matter processing controls the flow of carbon and nutrients through ecosystems. Heterotrophic metabolism within ponds is supported by both terrestrial…”
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Lakes and Reservoirs as Regulators of Carbon Cycling and Climate by Tranvik, Lars J., Downing, John A., Cotner, James B., Loiselle, Steven A., Striegl, Robert G., Ballatore, Thomas J., Dillon, Peter, Finlay, Kerri, Fortino, Kenneth, Knoll, Lesley B., Kortelainen, Pirkko L., Kutser, Tiit, Larsen, Soren, Laurion, Isabelle, Leech, Dina M., McCallister, S. Leigh, McKnight, Diane M., Melack, John M., Overholt, Erin, Porter, Jason A., Prairie, Yves, Renwick, William H., Roland, Fabio, Sherman, Bradford S., Schindler, David W., Sobek, Sebastian, Tremblay, Alain, Vanni, Michael J., Verschoor, Antonie M., von Wachenfeldt, Eddie, Weyhenmeyer, Gesa A.

“…We explore the role of lakes in carbon cycling and global climate, examine the mechanisms influencing carbon pools and transformations in lakes, and discuss…”
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Patterns in the percent sediment organic matter of arctic lakes by Fortino, Kenneth, Stephen C. Whalen, Joseph M. Smoak

“…Patterns of sediment organic matter deposition in lakes reflect the factors that affect the production of organic matter in the lake and watershed and the…”
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Abiotic factors, competition or predation : what determines the distribution of young crayfish in a watershed? by FORTINO, Kenneth, CREED, Robert P

“…In the headwaters of the New River in western North Carolina, the dominant crayfish species changes with increasing stream size. One transition occurs between…”
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Effect of season on the impact of ecosystem engineers in the New River, NC by FORTINO, Kenneth

“…The importance of biotic interactions in structuring communities can depend on seasonal changes in abiotic context. The crayfish and benthic-feeding fish of…”
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Summer sedimentation in six shallow arctic lakes by Fortino, Kenneth, Hershey, Anne E., Keyse, Matthew D., Whalen, Steve C.

“…The movement of sediment between the lake bottom and water column of shallow lakes can be sizeable due to the large potential for resuspension in these…”
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The effect of forest type on benthic macroinvertebrate structure and ecological function in a pine plantation in the North Carolina Piedmont by GOODMAN, Keli J, HERSHEY, Anne E, FORTINO, Kenneth

“…We examined the impact of small-scale commercial forestry on the structure and function of 6 headwater streams in the North Carolina Piedmont. During 2001-2003…”
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Effects of large lake trout (Salvelinus namaycush) on the dietary habits of small lake trout: a comparison of stable isotopes (δ¹⁵N and δ¹³C) and stomach content analyses by Keyse, Matthew D, Fortino, Kenneth, Hershey, Anne E, O'Brien, W. John, Lienesch, Philip W, Luecke, Chris, McDonald, Michael E

“…We examined the effect of large (potentially piscivorous) lake trout (Salvelinus namaycush) on the dietary habits of small lake trout in an arctic lake. We…”
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Organic matter processing in arctic lake sediments by tino, Kenneth

“…Lakes are a common landscape feature in the arctic and interact with carbon cycling through the sequestration of organic matter in their sediments. My research…”
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Organic matter processing in arctic lake sediments by Fortino, Kenneth

“…Lakes are a common landscape feature in the arctic and interact with carbon cycling through the sequestration of organic matter in their sediments. My research…”
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Utility of biological monitoring for detection of timber harvest effects on streams and evaluation of Best Management Practices: a review by Fortino, Kenneth, Hershey, Anne E., Goodman, Keli J.

“…Best Management Practice (BMP) guidelines have been developed to reduce the negative impacts of timber harvest on streams. BMPs are widely implemented, but the…”
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Utility of biological monitoring for detection of timber harvest effects on streams and evaluation of Best Management Practices: a review by Fortino, Kenneth, Hershey, Anne E, Goodman, Keli J

“…Best Management Practice (BMP) guidelines have been developed to reduce the negative impacts of timber harvest on streams. BMPs are widely implemented, but the…”
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