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<p>Non-metric, multi-dimensional scaling (NMDS) ordination of bacterial community compositions within the separated fire regimes of R1 (A), R4 (B), and R5 (C) at different litter loads. Distances and ordination were based on bacterial ESV data in each treatment combination. Bacterial community compositions are shown here within each fire regime (R), and at different litter loads (L). Plots (symbols) are coded by litter load with symbol color and shape. Overlaid geometric space shows spread and separation of plots of the same litter load.</p> <p>(DOCX)</p>