New Jersey, a large ecosystem in this part of the state relies on this rather un

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New Jersey, a large ecosystem in this part of the state relies on this rather unique ethod of quickly releasing large amount s of nutrients. Briefly describe this method and the logic behind it.ine loumens. PIne Lones?7, )(3 pts.) In the cedar and peat bogs in New Jersey (and elsewhere), insectivorous plants thrive where others cannot . What do they gain by capturing insects? Why is this behavior successfu here and not in other environments? Discuss these two points (3 pts.) Explain how a lake in New Jersey has its phosphorous regulated seasonally (think temperature.) Be sure to discuss how organisms can affect location/concentration of this lake's phosphorous.

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C. They gain nitrogen from captured insects.

Cedar and peat bogs are wetlands that are low in nutrients, other nutrient demands can still be fulfilled but nitrogen needs to be fixed but peat bogs do not provide suitable conditions for nitrogen fixation so plants depend on insects.

D. Temperature induces the breakdown of phosphate compounds thus increasing its concentration in the lakes.

When organisms die phosphorus is released on the breakdown of their bodies thus enriching the soil again

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