Abstract
The Chocó biome is characterized by high levels of precipitation, temperature, and endemism within a threatened landscape. This study compared the forest structure, floristic diversity, and forest ecology patterns of the Chocoan forests within the Esmeraldas province of Ecuador. In four permanent plots (4 ha), all trees with a diameter at breast height ≥ 10 cm were recorded. A data analysis regarding forest structure and floristic ecology showed a range of 441-624 individual trees per hectare with an average diameter of 21 cm, over a range of 10-202 cm, and a basal area of 24-34 m2. Meanwhile, the Simpson index exhibited great variation in alpha diversity, ranging from 9.12 to 45.12, with a total richness of 79 families and 360 species. In addition, a non-metric multidimensional scaling analysis revealed a high beta diversity. 18 endemic species were recorded, highlighting the importance of the bioregion for conservation.
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Tree density ranged from 441 to 624 individuals per hectare.
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Average tree diameter was 21 cm.
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e0“an average diameter of 21 cm”
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Tree diameter ranged from 10 to 202 cm.
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e0“over a range of 10-202 cm”
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Basal area ranged from 24 to 34 square metres.
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e0“a basal area of 24-34 m2”
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Simpson index ranged from 9.12 to 45.12.
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e0“Simpson index exhibited great variation in alpha diversity, ranging from 9.12 to 45.12”
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The forest contained 79 families.
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e0“a total richness of 79 families and 360 species”
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The forest contained 360 species.
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e0“a total richness of 79 families and 360 species”
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Ordination indicated high beta diversity.
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e0“a non-metric multidimensional scaling analysis revealed a high beta diversity”
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Eighteen endemic species were recorded.
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e0“18 endemic species were recorded”
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