Variation in Plant Species Richness of Different Life Forms along a Subtropical Elevation Gradient in the Himalayas, East Nepal

Aim: To explore the variation in species richness along a subtropical elevation gradient, and evaluate how climatic variables explain the richness of the different life forms such as trees, shrubs, climbers, herbs and ferns. Location: The study was made in a subtropical to warm temperate region in t...

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Veröffentlicht in:Global Ecology and Biogeography. - John Wiley & Sons Ltd. - 12(2003), 4, Seite 327-340
1. Verfasser: Bhattarai, Khem Raj (VerfasserIn)
Weitere Verfasser: Vetaas, Ole R.
Format: Online-Aufsatz
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: 2003
Zugriff auf das übergeordnete Werk:Global Ecology and Biogeography
Schlagworte:Climatic Variables Elevation Gradient Macroecology Nepal Species Richness Subtropics Water-Energy Dynamics Woody Plants Biological sciences Physical sciences