Introduction to tropical ecology

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54/61 Ecofloristic zones in mountains Alpine: ~3800 – ~4500 m high mountain steppe: Afro-alpine alpine, paramo, puna Subalpine: ~3400 – 3800 m few lianas and vascular epiphytes, rich moss and lichen flora; characteristic groups: Ericaceae, Brunelliaceae, Asteraceae... ‘elf forests’ at ridges Montane: ~2400 – 3400 m short trees, even fewer species; few lianas, still many epiphytes; can be seasonal Submontane: ~1000 – 2400 m forest similar <strong>to</strong> that at lower elevation but with fewer species; trees ca. 25-30 m
55/61 Tropical mountain zones in AndesA ndes: Venezuela „Tierra fria” Paramo „Tierra fria” Upper montane forest „Tierra templada” Lower montane forest
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