Claim · model-written summary
Epiphytes on T. heterophylla peaked 10-20 m below those on P. menziesii.
- Taxon
- T. heterophylla
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Tsuga heterophyllae0 - Outcome
- epiphytes on T. heterophyllae0
- Direction
- belowe0
- Value
- 10-20 me0
- Comparator
- P. menziesiie0
Not reportedMaterialGeneCompoundOrgan / stageInteractorInteractor roleSecond interactorSecond interactor roleTreatmentSettingQualifier
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Verbatim
e0“epiphytes on T. heterophylla generally peaked in abundance at heights 10-20 m below those on P. menziesii”
Title
Vertical distribution of dominant epiphytes in Douglas-fir forests of the central Oregon Cascades.
Stephen C. Sillett; Thomas R. Rambo Research Exchange (Washington State University) 2000
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