Contrasting Responses of Alien and Ancient Forest Indicator Plant Species to Fragmentation Process in the Temperate Lowland Forests
Fragmentation is one of the major threats to biodiversity. In a fragmented landscape, forest specialists are losing suitable forest habitats with specific site and microclimate conditions, which results in their local extinction. Conversely, the invasion of alien species is facilitated by open fores...
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Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-12-01
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Series: | Plants |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/11/23/3392 |