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<p>Non-metric, multi-dimensional scaling (NMDS) ordination of bacterial community compositions within the separated litter loads of L1 (A) and L2 (B) at different sampling times. Distances and ordination were based on bacterial ESV data in each treatment combination. Bacterial community compositions are shown here within each litter load (L), and at different sampling times (D). Plots (symbols) are coded by sampling time with symbol color and shape. Overlain polygons identify the spread and separation of bacterial species compositions in plots of the same sampling time.</p> <p>(DOCX)</p>