Dominance, diversity and distribution of lianas in Yasuní, Ecuador: who is on top?

Lianas of Yasuní National Park and the Huaorani Ethnic Reserve, Ecuador were sampled using 0.2-ha subsamples from 12 1-ha plots. Using surveys and herbarium collections, the total species richness of lianas in the park and reserve is estimated to be close to 500 species. Terra firme habitats are sig...

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Published in:	Journal of tropical ecology 2002-11, Vol.18 (6), p.845-864
Main Author:	Burnham, Robyn J.
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Subjects:	Amazonia Animal and plant ecology Animal, plant and microbial ecology Biological and medical sciences climbers Conservation biology Demecology endemism Floodplains Forest ecology Forest habitats Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology Habitats National parks Oligarchy Plants and fungi Population number Rare species rarity Species Species richness Trees tropical forest Tropical rain forests vines Woody vines
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