Assessing plant species diversity in Maltese rocky cliffs using Hill numbers and its implications for conservation

The Mediterranean Basin is known as a global biodiversity hotspot, featuring an impressive variety of plant species, with the Maltese Archipelago playing a significant role. This study assesses plant diversity within Malta’s rocky cliffs, focusing on changes over five decades (1973 and 2024). Using...

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Published in:	Frontiers in Conservation Science
Main Authors:	Gianmarco Tavilla, Sandro Lanfranco
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-03-01
Subjects:	incidence data Malta flora Mediterranean basin vascular flora Shannon diversity Simpson diversity
Online Access:	https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fcosc.2025.1552578/full

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