Amphibian diversity conservation in a changing world: a view from Mexico

Thesis

Amphibians are the most abundant terrestrial vertebrates on Earth. They are crucial in maintaining the transfer of energy and matter from freshwater to terrestrial systems and are also indicators of ecosystem health. Mexico hosts great amphibian diversity with high levels of endemism. Nevertheless, the knowledge of amphibian ecology in the country is at an early stage. This thesis aspires to contribute to the knowledge of Mexican amphibian ecology and to the understanding of the processes ...

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Authors: Ochoa Ochoa, L

• Publication date: 2012
• DOI: 10.5287/ora-qxv99ywyz
• Type of award: DPhil
• Level of award: Doctoral
• Awarding institution: Oxford University, UK
• Language: English
• Keywords: Mexican amphibians; conservation; fragmented landscapes; climate change; mecommunity dynamics; environmental fluctations; beta diversity
• Subjects: Latin America; Environment; Geography; Biology; Biodiversity; Environmental change