Detection of non-random zonation patterns in sandy intertidal communities

Journal of Coastal Research

Volumn 15, Issue 1, 1999, Pages 121-127

  Brazeiro, Alejandro ^a  

^a PONTIFICIA UNIVERSIDAD CATÓLICA DE CHILE   (Chile)

Author keywords

Cluster analysis; Gradient analysis; Intertidal; Non randomness; Randomization; Sandy beach; Zonation pattern

Indexed keywords

EID: 0032945547     PISSN: 07490208     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Article

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