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Multidimensional amphibian diversity and community structure along a 2 600 m elevational gradient on the eastern margin of the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau.
Wang, Xiao-Yi; Zhong, Mao-Jun; Zhang, Jian; Si, Xing-Feng; Yang, Sheng-Nan; Jiang, Jian-Ping; Hu, Jun-Hua.
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  • Wang XY; Chengdu Institute of Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China.
  • Zhong MJ; Key Laboratory of Bio-Resources and Eco-Environment of Ministry of Education, College of Life Sciences, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610065, China.
  • Zhang J; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China.
  • Si XF; Chengdu Institute of Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China.
  • Yang SN; Zhejiang Tiantong Forest Ecosystem National Observation and Research Station, School of Ecological and Environmental Sciences, East China Normal University, Shanghai 200241, China.
  • Jiang JP; Zhejiang Tiantong Forest Ecosystem National Observation and Research Station, School of Ecological and Environmental Sciences, East China Normal University, Shanghai 200241, China.
  • Hu JH; Chengdu Institute of Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China.
Zool Res ; 43(1): 40-51, 2022 Jan 18.
Article en En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34821085
Mountain systems harbor an evolutionarily unique and exceptionally rich biodiversity, especially for amphibians. However, the associated elevational gradients and underlying mechanisms of amphibian diversity in most mountain systems remain poorly understood. Here, we explored amphibian phylogenetic and functional diversity along a 2 600 m elevational gradient on Mount Emei on the eastern margin of the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau in southwestern China. We also assessed the relative importance of spatial (area) and environmental factors (temperature, precipitation, solar radiation, normalized difference vegetation index, and potential evapotranspiration) in shaping amphibian distribution and community structure. Results showed that the phylogenetic and functional diversities were unimodal with elevation, while the standardized effect size of phylogenetic and functional diversity increased linearly with elevation. Phylogenetic net relatedness, nearest taxon index, and functional net relatedness index all showed a positive to negative trend with elevation, indicating a shift from clustering to overdispersion and suggesting a potential change in key processes from environmental filtering to competitive exclusion. Overall, our results illustrate the importance of deterministic processes in structuring amphibian communities in subtropical mountains, with the dominant role potentially switching with elevation. This study provides insights into the underlying assembly mechanisms of mountain amphibians, integrating multidimensional diversity.
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Filogenia / Biodiversidad / Altitud / Distribución Animal / Anfibios Límite: Animals País/Región como asunto: Asia Idioma: En Revista: Zool Res Año: 2022 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: China Pais de publicación: China
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Filogenia / Biodiversidad / Altitud / Distribución Animal / Anfibios Límite: Animals País/Región como asunto: Asia Idioma: En Revista: Zool Res Año: 2022 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: China Pais de publicación: China