Analysis of the conservation of Central American mangroves using the phytosociological method
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Especies exóticas o invasoras
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Show full item record| Abstract: | We study the diversity and state of conservation of mangrove forests based on the analysis
of 16 plant communities distributed throughout Central America (Mexico, Cuba, Dominican
Republic) using floristic inventories compiled by several authors; this analysis
uses over 70 field samplings grouped by ecological, physiognomic and floristic affinity in 16
plant communities. Our study of mangrove swamps revealed a total of 120 species, of which 13 are characteristics of mangrove swamps, and 38 of flooded areas with low salt. All the others are invasive species which have taken advantage of the degradation of these natural ecosystems. |
| Author(s): | Cano-Ortiz, Ana
Musarella, Carmelo M. Piñar Fuentes, José C. Pinto Gomes, Carlos J. Río, Sara del Quinto Canas, Ricardo Cano, Eusebio |
| Date: | 2018 |
| Published: | Mangrove ecosystem ecology and function, 189-206 |
| Citation: | Cano-Ortiz, A., Musarella, C. M., Fuentes, J. C. P., Gomes, C. J. P., Del Rio, S., Canas, R. Q., & Cano, E. (2018). Analysis of the conservation of Central American mangroves using the phytosociological method. In Mangrove ecosystem ecology and function, chapter 9 (pp. 189-206). IntechOpen. Recuperado de: |
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