Publications by authors named "Nina F Caraco"
Article Synopsis
- Freshwater inputs and grazing by zebra mussels are key factors influencing the food web of the Hudson River estuary, with both having significant impacts.
- High water flow typically lowers population sizes across the food web, while zebra mussel grazing decreases plankton populations but increases those in shallow areas, likely due to enhanced water clarity.
- The study found that the effects of freshwater inputs and zebra mussel grazing are comparable in strength, indicating complex interactions where grazing affects how sensitive different parts of the food web are to changes in freshwater availability.
