Patterns of diversity along a habitat size gradient in a biodiversity hotspot

Abstract Habitat destruction and loss are the gravest threats to wildlife worldwide. We examined the correlation between habitat patch size and species richness and abundance of mammals and reptiles in a biodiversity hotspot in California. Within nine forest fragments standardized for age, topograph...

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Main Authors: Alexandra Lawrence, Kerry O'Connor, Vahe Haroutounian, Andrea Swei
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2018-04-01
Series:Ecosphere
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/ecs2.2183