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https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/42329| Title: | Predicting the effects of climate change on Elatine gussonei, an endemic species |
| Authors: | Lanfranco, Sandro Galea, Lara Cuschieri, Pamela |
| Keywords: | Elatinaceae -- Malta Freshwater plants -- Malta Freshwater plants -- Climatic factors Hydrologic cycle Endemic plants -- Malta |
| Issue Date: | 2017-10 |
| Publisher: | University of Malta. Department of Biology |
| Citation: | Lanfranco, S., Galea, L., & Cuschieri, P. (2017). Predicting the effects of climate change on Elatine gussonei, an endemic species. Poster and Abstract presented at 4th ClimMani Workshop, COST Action ES1308, Doorn, Netherlands. |
| Abstract: | The Maltese Waterwort (Elatine gussonei) is an amphibious species endemic to the Maltese Islands and Lampedusa. It colonises temporary freshwater rockpools that alternate two stable ecological states: a dry period between April to September, and a wet season between October to March. Since this plant has an annual life cycle, representation during one year depends on reproductive success during the previous year. Attainment of reproductive success is dependent on the duration of the longest hydroperiod, giving the plant sufficient time to complete its life cycle. |
| Description: | A poster presentation is available with the conference abstract. |
| URI: | https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar//handle/123456789/42329 |
| Appears in Collections: | Scholarly Works - FacSciBio |
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| A_plant_in_a_warm_pool_Predicting_the_effects_of_climate_change_on_Elatine_gussonei_2017.pdf | 8.71 MB | Adobe PDF | View/Open |
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