Herbivore species identity and composition affect soil enzymatic activity through altered plant composition in a coastal tallgrass prairie
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Acknowledgments
We thank: University of Houston's Coastal Center (salary for Prather); A. Huynh for field assistance; S. Pennings, A. Joern, and J. Jonas for input on experimental design; and A. Joern for the use of mesh enclosures. This research was partially funded by a United States Department of Agriculture AFRI Competitive Grant to Laws, Prather, Branson, and Strickland (#2016-67014-25257).
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