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... species found in a single quadrat or stand . In applying these measures we are engaged in what ecologists call analytical phytosociology . When we have analysed a number of quadrats in this manner we can then compare and contrast the ...
... species found in a single quadrat or stand . In applying these measures we are engaged in what ecologists call analytical phytosociology . When we have analysed a number of quadrats in this manner we can then compare and contrast the ...
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... species has been considered , which is a gross simplification . In field situations many stands , many species and several properties of each species may be involved in an actual analysis using these methods . Association - analysis In ...
... species has been considered , which is a gross simplification . In field situations many stands , many species and several properties of each species may be involved in an actual analysis using these methods . Association - analysis In ...
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... species , thus avoiding direct competition . Some- times two species will use the same resource at different times of the day or year . Most ecosystems contain a blend of non - specialist and specialist species and this greatly extends ...
... species , thus avoiding direct competition . Some- times two species will use the same resource at different times of the day or year . Most ecosystems contain a blend of non - specialist and specialist species and this greatly extends ...
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Introduction | 3 |
Initial approaches to vegetation study | 11 |
Initial approaches to soil study | 28 |
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