BIOCLIMATIC ZONES FOR THE ANTIPODES — AND BEYOND?

A bioclimatic zone system is proposed that defines a set of biogeographical cells so as to facilitate valid global comparisons of ecological data. These zones are primarily defined on grounds of temperature and secondarily on moisture balance. They roughly correspond with potential vegetation bounda...

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Published in:New Zealand journal of ecology 1984-01, Vol.7, p.175-181
Main Author: MEURK, COLIN D.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Bioclimatology
Biogeography
Climatology. Bioclimatology. Climate change
Earth, ocean, space
Ecological zones
Exact sciences and technology
External geophysics
Meteorology
Moisture
Ocean temperature
Plant ecology
Plants
Seasons
Soil ecology
Soil water
Temperature
Timberlines
Tropical climates
Vegetation
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Summary:A bioclimatic zone system is proposed that defines a set of biogeographical cells so as to facilitate valid global comparisons of ecological data. These zones are primarily defined on grounds of temperature and secondarily on moisture balance. They roughly correspond with potential vegetation boundaries, but extant vegetation is not necessarily a biogeographically useful index of a site.
ISSN:0110-6465
1177-7788
1177-7788