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(a) A map of our study area depicting the locations of forested ponds constructed in south central Indiana, USA. For this study, we sampled 49 of the ponds (blue symbols); the remaining ponds were not sampled (red symbols). Surrounding surface water is depicted as light blue shapes. (b) A typical pond showing its relatively small size and surrounding vegetation.
