Vegetation of Andean wetlands (bofedales) in Huascarán National Park, Peru

Vegetation of Andean wetlands (bofedales) in Huascarán National Park, Peru

Hybrid terrestrial-aquatic ecosystems in the Andes, commonly known as bofedales, consist of both peatlands and wet meadows and line valley floors at elevations > 3800 m. Compared with similar ecosystems at lower altitudes and higher latitudes, the ecosystem processes and spatial patterns of bofed...

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Main Authors: M.H. Polk, K.R. Young, A. Cano, B. León
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: International Mire Conservation Group and International Peatland Society 2019-03-01
Series:Mires and Peat
Subjects:
mountain peatlands
plant diversity
puna
tropical Andes
Online Access:http://mires-and-peat.net/media/map24/map_24_01.pdf

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