Rangeland Communities: Structure, Function, and Classification
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1. Vegetation composition, structure, and life-history 1.1. Composition 1.2. Structure 1.3. Life-History Traits 1.4. Structure and Composition Linkage 2. Ecosystem function 2.1. Structure and Function Linkage 2.2. Diversity and Function Linkage 3. Vegetation classification 3.
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