Diversity and ecological characteristics of vascular flora in Mediterranean temporary pools |
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Authors: | Bagella Simonetta Caria Maria Carmela |
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Affiliation: | Dipartimento di Scienze Botaniche, Ecologiche e Geologiche, University of Sassari, Sassari, Italy. sbagella@uniss.it |
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Abstract: | Vascular flora of Mediterranean temporary pools has been studied with the aims to define its diversity and to individuate the ecological characteristics of the different plant groups associated with this relevant and endangered habitat type. Overall, 246 species were found of which 108 were terrestrial, 57 generalist of aquatic or wet habitats and 81 typical of temporary water and strongly linked to temporary pools. The results suggest that: (i) vascular flora associated with Sardinian Mediterranean temporary pools is rich and diversified; (ii) rare ferns are better represented than previously reported; (iii) plant species are generally heliophilous and acidophilous, specialized temporary pool species mainly differing from the unspecialized ones in relationship to their soil moisture requirements; (iv) these habitats are particularly important for maintaining regional freshwater biodiversity. |
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Keywords: | Biodiversity conservation Ellenberg indicator values Life forms Ponds Richness Sardinia Wetlands |
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