A measure of ecosystem maturity

作者: Horacio Pérez-España , Francisco Arreguı́n-Sánchez

DOI: 10.1016/S0304-3800(99)00058-7

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摘要: A measure to quantify maturity in ecosystems is proposed. The index based on the analysis of flows biomass. uncertainty determination route a given particle matter will follow through system and ability recycle from detritus were used as estimators maturity. was tested by comparing values against those 17 attributes each ecosystem. We found significant correlation 16 them. With index, we can determine stability any

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