Conservation applications of niche modeling: native and naturalized ferns may compete for limited Hawaiian dryland habitat
K. Edwards-Calma, L. J. Jimenez, R. Zenil-Ferguson, K. Heyduk, M. K. Thomas, C. M. Tribble
The paper uses ecological niche modeling to assess competition between native and naturalized ferns in Hawaiian dryland habitats, finding significant overlap and conservation risks.
bioRxiv · Nov 1, 2023Ecology