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Fertilization of the desert soil by rock-eating snails.

Authors :
Jones, C.G.
Shachak, M.
Source :
Nature. 8/30/1990, Vol. 346 Issue 6287, p839. 3p. 1 Black and White Photograph, 1 Diagram, 1 Chart.
Publication Year :
1990

Abstract

Describes snails as an unusual, important source of soil nitrogen in the Central Negev Highlands of Israel. Endolithic lichens as food; Nitrogen transfer to soil; Important contribution to higher plant production.

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Subjects :
*ANIMALS

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Language :
English
ISSN :
00280836
Volume :
346
Issue :
6287
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Nature
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
9010010345
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1038/346839a0
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