Caracterización preliminar de los bosques deciduos andinos de Bolivia en base a grupos indicadores botánicos
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Ecología en Bolivia
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En base a un análisis fitosociológico de 189 relevamientos de vegetación considerando seis grupos indicadores de plantas (Acanthaceae, Araceae, Bromeliaceae, Cactaceae, Palmae, Pteridophyta) de 13 localidades de bosques caducifolios en valles Andinos de Bolivia y una localidad de tierras bajas (Santa Cruz) se encontraron 11 tipos de vegetación zonal con seis subtipos. La clasificación no jerárquica refleja principalmente variaciones de elevación y humedad, y en menor medida factores biogeográficos. La comparación con otros estudios se dificulta por discrepancias metodológicas e indica la necesidad de estudios adicionales.
On the basis of 189 phytosociological relevés which included six indicator groups (Acanthaceae, Araceae, Bromeliaceae, Cactaceae, Palmae, Pteridophyta) from 13 localities of dry forests in inter-Andean valleys of Bolivia and one lowland locality (Santa Cruz) we recognized 11 zonal vegetation types and six subtypes. The non-hierachical clasificación primarily reflects variations in elevation and humidity, and to a lesser degree, biogeographical differences. Comparison with other studies is difficult due to variations in methodology and indícate the need for additional studies.
On the basis of 189 phytosociological relevés which included six indicator groups (Acanthaceae, Araceae, Bromeliaceae, Cactaceae, Palmae, Pteridophyta) from 13 localities of dry forests in inter-Andean valleys of Bolivia and one lowland locality (Santa Cruz) we recognized 11 zonal vegetation types and six subtypes. The non-hierachical clasificación primarily reflects variations in elevation and humidity, and to a lesser degree, biogeographical differences. Comparison with other studies is difficult due to variations in methodology and indícate the need for additional studies.
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