Tropical forest communities in southeastern Mexico |
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| Authors: | Odilón Sánchez-Sánchez Gerald A. Islebe |
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| Affiliation: | (1) El Colegio de la Frontera Sur Unidad Chetumal, Herbarium, AP 424, CP 77000, Chetumal, Mexico |
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| Abstract: | A phytosociological study was carried out along a 450 kmtransect in tropical southeastern Mexico in order to identify plantcommunities.Five major plant communities were distinguished and described:Those communities reflect preference of different environmentalfactorssuch as soils, precipitation and local relief. Further, the major threats(hurricanes, fires, agriculture) to the vegetation of the study areaare discussed. |
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| Keywords: | Phytosociology Species distribution Tropical forests Yucatá n peninsula |
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