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Mediterranean temporary ponds. A disappearing ecosystem

verfasst von: Ierotheos Zacharias, Miltiadis Zamparas

Erschienen in: Biodiversity and Conservation | Ausgabe 14/2010

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Mediterranean temporary ponds (MTPs) is a priority habitat according to the Natura 2000 network of the European Union (Natura code 3170, Habitats Directive 92/43/EEC) and is located in various Mediterranean countries. Priority habitats are those habitat-types or elements with a unique or important significance to a diverse group of species. They consist of a unique flora composition, succession stage and/or structural factor. Increased urbanisation and agriculture in addition to climate change, in the Mediterranean region, has led to the extinction of a very large number of temporary ponds. This paper is a review of the value and the numerous threats, concerning MTPs. Protection and conservation of the ponds is very important and appropriate managerial measures should be immediately taken, to save such a vulnerable ecosystem.

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Titel: Mediterranean temporary ponds. A disappearing ecosystem
verfasst von: Ierotheos Zacharias
Miltiadis Zamparas
Publikationsdatum: 01.12.2010
Verlag: Springer Netherlands
Erschienen in: Biodiversity and Conservation / Ausgabe 14/2010
Print ISSN: 0960-3115
Elektronische ISSN: 1572-9710
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10531-010-9933-7

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