Abstract
Inselbergs occur worldwide, mainly in the tropics and subtropics. Their scattered distribution, uniform structure, and limited number of habitats render inselbergs ideal ecosystems for comparative studies. The regional reports on the vegetation of inselbergs in Chapter 10 (this Vol.), have presented a wealth of information that will be discussed in a more general understanding here.
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Seine, R., Porembski, S., Becker, U. (2000). Phytogeography. In: Porembski, S., Barthlott, W. (eds) Inselbergs. Ecological Studies, vol 146. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-59773-2_20
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