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Mean species richness in of lianas across four tropical regions
Table taken from Schnitzer and Bongers (2002):
Schnitzer, S.A. anf Bongers, F. (2002) The ecology of lianas and their role in forests. Trends in Ecology & Evolution, Vol. 17 No 5. May 2002., 223-230.
Region
Mean Species Abundance
Mean Species Richness
Africa
111.0
39.1
Asia
66.0
36.2
South America
61.6
33.7
Central America and Mexico
59.6
28.2
Data based on 0.1-ha area in lowland moist and wet forest sites
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