Using niche modelling of indicator species to predict the distribution of xerophitic shrub dune communities in South-Western Portugal

Chefaoui, Rosa M.; Chozas, Sergio; Correia, Otilia; Santos, Ana M. C.; Hortal, Joaquín

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Using niche modelling of indicator species to predict the distribution of xerophitic shrub dune communities in South-Western Portugal

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dc.contributor.author	Chefaoui, Rosa M.
dc.contributor.author	Chozas, Sergio
dc.contributor.author	Correia, Otilia
dc.contributor.author	Santos, Ana M. C.
dc.contributor.author	Hortal, Joaquín
dc.date.accessioned	2016-09-28T09:52:30Z
dc.date.available	2016-09-28T09:52:30Z
dc.date.issued	2015-06
dc.description.abstract	Inland sand dune systems are amongst the most threatened habitat types of Europe. Affected by severe conditions, these habitats present distinct community compositions, which makes them excellent for studying possible interactions among their integrating species and the environment. We focus on understanding the distribution and cooccurrence of the species from dune plant assemblages as a key step for the adequate protection of these habitats. Using data from an extensive survey we identified the shrub species that could be considered indicators of the different xerophytic scrub dune communities in South West Portugal. Then, we modelled the responses of these species to the environmental conditions using Ecological Niche Factor Analysis. We present some preliminary results elucidating whether using species distribution models of indicator species at a regional scale is a valid approach to predict the distribution of the different types of communities inhabiting these endangered habitats.	pt_PT
dc.identifier.doi	10.7818/4IberianEcologicalCongress.2015	pt_PT
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10400.1/8707
dc.language.iso	eng	pt_PT
dc.peerreviewed	no	pt_PT
dc.publisher	Asociación Española de Ecología Terrestre (AEET)	pt_PT
dc.rights.uri	http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/	pt_PT
dc.title	Using niche modelling of indicator species to predict the distribution of xerophitic shrub dune communities in South-Western Portugal	pt_PT
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oaire.citation.conferencePlace	Coimbra, Portugal	pt_PT
oaire.citation.endPage	24	pt_PT
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oaire.citation.title	4º Encontro Ibérico de Ecologia/ A ecologia e os desafios societais	pt_PT
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