Stochastic species turnover and stable coexistence in a species-rich, fire-prone plant community.
Understanding the mechanisms that maintain diversity is important for managing ecosystems for species persistence. Here we used a long-term data set to understand mechanisms of coexistence at the local and regional scales in the Cape Floristic Region, a global hotspot of plant diversity. We used a d...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2007-09-01
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| Series: | PLoS ONE |
| Online Access: | http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC1976552?pdf=render |