Assessing the influence of bird's nest ferns (Asplenium spp.) on the local microclimate across a range of habitat disturbances in Sabah, Malaysia.

摘要: Epiphytes can influence their local microclimate by altering the evaporative water loss and temperature around them therefore may affect distribution species composition of micro-fauna associated with them. In this study, authors investigate for first time epiphytes on across a range habitat disturbances. Temperature relative humidity were recorded during 24-hour period at locations in immediate vicinity epiphytic bird's nest fern (Asplenium spp.) control (with no ferns present) areas primary forest, logged oil palm plantation Sabah, Malaysia. Bird's reduced variation compared to all three habitats also mean plantations. Control plantations had higher forests. This, however, was not case locations, where significantly different habitats. The role moderating area is discussed reference possible effects micro-fauna, accelerating conversion, predicted climate change Southeast Asia.