Jumping the barrier: does a glacier tongue affect species distribution along the elevation gradient in the subnival and nival belts? A case study on Mt. Kazbegi, Georgia, central Great Caucasus Mountains

Glaciers are a prominent feature in high mountains and can affect plant distribution along the gradients. However, the possible effect of glaciers on plant community structure at landscape scale has been little studied. We asked: if a glacier tongue crosses a slope laterally and potentially block...

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Main Authors: Zaal Kikvidze, Tamar Jolokhava, Arsen Bakhia, Otar Abdaladze
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of Belgrade 2020-10-01
Series:Botanica Serbica
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Online Access:https://botanicaserbica.bio.bg.ac.rs/arhiva/pdf/2020_44_2_777_full.pdf