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Phytosociological and habitat studies of the phytocoenoses of Luronium natans have been conducted. The present results were compared with data on L. dortmanna and I. lacustris. It is demonstrated that the community of L. natans differs from the other two communities with respect to habitat conditions despite the fact that they have been reported to occur jointly and alongside in Lobelia lakes. It appears that significant differences between the communities are found not only regarding their waters, but also their substrates. L. natans dominated phytocoenoses are confined to oligotrophic, extremely soft waters, markedly poor in Ca2+, but richer in Na+ and SO4 2- than those of Lobelia and Isoëtes. Luronium natans develops best on acidic, highly hydrated substrates rich in organic matter, NO3 − and total N. The results obtained indicate that L. natans and the phytocoenoses formed by it are characterized by their narrow ecological amplitude in Poland as opposed to those occurring in western Europe, which tolerate a relatively wide range of habitats. The present findings confirm the data from numerous works, which point to the weak competitive ability of the species compared with species typical of eutrophic waters.
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Szańkowski, M., Kłosowski, S. Habitat conditions of the phytocoenoses dominated by Luronium natans (L.) Rafin in Poland. Hydrobiologia 455, 213–222 (2001). https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1011914607379
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