Definition of sampling units begets conclusions in ecology: the case of habitats for plant communities

In ecology, expert knowledge on habitat characteristics is often used to define sampling units such as study sites. Ecologists are especially prone to such approaches when prior sampling frames are not accessible. Here we ask to what extent can different approaches to the definition of sampling unit...

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Main Authors: Martin A. Mörsdorf, Virve T. Ravolainen, Leif Einar Støvern, Nigel G. Yoccoz, Ingibjörg Svala Jónsdóttir, Kari Anne Bråthen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PeerJ Inc. 2015-03-01
Series:PeerJ
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Online Access:https://peerj.com/articles/815.pdf