Diagnostic Species Diversity Pattern Can Provide Key Information on Vegetation Change: An Insight into High Mountain Habitats in Central Apennines

High mountain ecosystems are hotspots of biodiversity that are highly vulnerable to climate warming and land use change. In Europe, high mountain habitats are included in the EC Directive 92/43/EEC (Habitats Directive) and the identification of practices facilitating effective monitoring is crucial...

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Main Authors: Marco Varricchione, Valter Di Cecco, Lucia A. Santoianni, Angela Stanisci, Mirko Di Febbraro, Luciano Di Martino, Maria Laura Carranza
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-09-01
Series:Journal of Zoological and Botanical Gardens
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2673-5636/2/3/33