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Landscape metrics as indicators of coastal morphology and its use in ecological niche modelling of seagrass species

dc.contributor.authorChefaoui, Rosa M.
dc.contributor.authorAssis, J.
dc.contributor.authorDuarte, Carlos M.
dc.contributor.authorSerrão, Ester
dc.date.accessioned2016-09-28T09:57:51Z
dc.date.available2016-09-28T09:57:51Z
dc.date.issued2015-09
dc.description.abstractDependence of some species on landscape structure has been proved in numerous studies. So far, however, little progress has been made in the integration of landscape metrics in the prediction of species associated with coastal features. Specific landscape metrics were tested as predictors of coastal shape using three coastal features of the Iberian Peninsula (beaches, capes and gulfs) at different scales. We used the landscape metrics in combination with environmental variables to model the niche and find suitable habitats for a seagrass species (Cymodocea nodosa) throughout its entire range of distribution. Landscape metrics able to capture variation in the coastline enhanced significantly the accuracy of the models, despite the limitations caused by the scale of the study. We provided the first global model of the factors that can be shaping the environmental niche and distribution of C. nodosa throughout its range. Sea surface temperature and salinity were the most relevant variables. We identified areas that seem unsuitable for C. nodosa as well as those suitable habitats not occupied by the species. We also present some preliminary results of testing historical biogeographical hypotheses derived from distribution predictions under Last Glacial Maximum conditions and genetic diversity data.pt_PT
dc.identifier.otherAUT: ESE00527;
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10400.1/8709
dc.language.isoengpt_PT
dc.peerreviewednopt_PT
dc.titleLandscape metrics as indicators of coastal morphology and its use in ecological niche modelling of seagrass speciespt_PT
dc.typeconference object
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oaire.citation.conferencePlaceRoma, Itáliapt_PT
oaire.citation.endPage448pt_PT
oaire.citation.startPage448pt_PT
oaire.citation.titleEcology at the interfacept_PT
person.familyNameAssis
person.familyNameSerrao
person.givenNameJorge
person.givenNameEster A.
person.identifierC-6686-2012
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person.identifier.ciencia-id5B13-B26E-B1EC
person.identifier.orcid0000-0002-6624-4820
person.identifier.orcid0000-0003-1316-658X
person.identifier.ridG-9688-2012
person.identifier.scopus-author-id53463298700
person.identifier.scopus-author-id7004093604
rcaap.rightsopenAccesspt_PT
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