A plant community is an organic combination of different plant species living together in a relatively homogeneous environment. Each relatively stable plant community has a certain composition and structure. In general, in areas with superior habitat conditions, the species of the communities have a rich composition and complex structure, such as tropical rainforests. Under severe and harsh conditions, the communities are usually poorly composed and have simple structures, such as tundra deserts.
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(2020). Plant Community. In: Chen, A., Ng, Y., Zhang, E., Tian, M. (eds) Dictionary of Geotourism. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-2538-0_1909
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