Low temperature extremes influence both the presence of palms and palm species richness in the Atlantic Forest, Southern Brazil

This study examines the relationship between climate and species richness and distribution of palms (Arecaceae) in the Brazilian State of Santa Catarina. We use data from the Floristic and Forest Inventory of Santa Catarina and WorldClim - Global Climate Data. We hypothesized that low temperature an...

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Main Authors: Guilherme A. Elias, Eduardo L. Hettwer Giehl, André L. De Gasper, Joanna M. Tucker Lima, Robson Dos Santos
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Asociación Argentina de Ecología 2019-02-01
Series:Ecología Austral
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Online Access:http://ojs.ecologiaaustral.com.ar/index.php/Ecologia_Austral/article/view/737