High nitrogen retention early in stream succession is probably due to
A) nitrogen fixation by aquatic fungi.
B) increasing biomass of algal and animal populations.
C) increasing nitrogen inputs from surrounding terrestrial soils.
D) increasing binding of nitrogen to developing organic sediments.
E) reduced denitrification following disturbance.

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Early in stream succession, the increasing biomass of algal and animal populations can lead to high nitrogen retention as these organisms uptake nitrogen for growth.

High Nitrogen Retention Early in Stream Succession Is Probably Due