Geographical distribution of Tillandsia lomas in the Atacama Desert, northern Chile |
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| Authors: | R Pinto I Barría PA Marquet |
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| Institution: | aDalmacia 3251, Iquique, Chile;bCenter for Advanced Studies in Ecology and Biodiversity (CASEB) and Departamento de Ecología, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Casilla 114-D, Santiago, Chile |
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| Abstract: | We assessed the geographic distribution of Tillandsia lomas in northern Chile, from Arica (18°20′S) to the Loa river (21°25′S) and discussed the factors that might potentially underlie the observed patterns. We carried out extensive field survey complemented with aerial surveys and analysis of specimens deposited in herbaria. We detected over 30 Tillandsia stands most of which corresponded to the species Tillandsia landbeckii and can be grouped in 10 large systems. Other two species were also detected Tillandsia marconae and Tillandsia virescens, both of which show a restricted distribution in the area. Our results provide evidence on the wide distribution of Tillandsia lomas in northern Chile and its association with fog corridors. |
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| Keywords: | Atacama Desert Cordillera de la Costa Tillandsia lomas |
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