Biogeographic Patterns of South American Anurans

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Biogeographic Patterns of South American Anurans

Ecological science, the Biosphere Zoology and animal sciences Biodiversity Conservation of the environment

Authors: Tiago S. Vasconcelos, Fernando R. da Silva, Tiago G. dos Santos, Vitor H. M. Prado, Diogo B. Provete

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Collection: Biomedical and Life Sciences

Language: English

Published by: Springer

Published on: 28 August 2019

Format: LCP-protected ePub

Size: 9 Mb

ISBN: 9783030262969


Book Overview

This book analyzes different facets of anuran amphibian distribution in South America. We integrate alternative biological metrics employing cutting-edge methods to understand the dynamic processes underlying species distribution patterns.

Methodology

By using the modern biogeographic toolbox, we explore how richness gradients, phylogenetic diversity, functional diversity, and range size/endemism distribution of amphibians vary along the continent.

Conservation Proposal

Moreover, we present a robust proposal for priority areas for conservation of anurans in South America that maximizes representativeness of distinct biodiversity facets.

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