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Vladimir Sladecek; The Structure of Saprobic Communities. Int.Revue ges.Hydrobiol. 57(3):361-366, 1972
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Eltonian pyramids have served as patterns to show the structure of saprobic communities. A saprobiological triangle was developed and divided irregularly into zones occupied by producers, consumers and decomposers. Subdivisions were made in each zone and the left half of the triangle was depicted twice in more detail (plankton and benthos being considered separately). Lastly, a saprobic half-circle was introduced in which both plankton and benthos were considered at the same time. All schemes cover only freshwater and are considered as tentative. They may be corrected, improved and developed.