J. L. Hill
Why are tropical rain forests so species rich? Classifying, reviewing and evaluating theories
Hill, J. L.; Hill, Jennifer; Hill, R. A.; Hill, Ross
Authors
Jenny Hill Jennifer.Hill@uwe.ac.uk
Associate Professor in Teaching and Learning
R. A. Hill
Ross Hill
Abstract
Two classifications are presented that organize the major processes and theories addressing the high species diversity of tropical rain forests. The first typology organizes environmental and biological processes within a spatio-temporal hierarchy, whilst the second classifies 12 theories according to over-arching driving forces: genetic differentiation, environmental change, niche/habitat diversification and biotic interaction. The theories are reviewed and evaluated by delineating the development and current state of academic knowledge pertaining to each. General issues that arise from examining species diversity within the tropical realm are discussed and this indicates where the academic debate stands today. Some thoughts concerning future research avenues are included.
Journal Article Type | Article |
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Acceptance Date | Jun 3, 2001 |
Publication Date | Jan 1, 2001 |
Publicly Available Date | Jun 9, 2019 |
Journal | Progress in Physical Geography |
Print ISSN | 0309-1333 |
Publisher | SAGE Publications |
Peer Reviewed | Peer Reviewed |
Volume | 25 |
Issue | 3 |
Pages | 326-354 |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.1177/030913330102500302 |
Keywords | biotic interaction, environmental change, genetic differentiation, niche/habitat diversification, scale, species diversity, tropical rain forest |
Public URL | https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/1091153 |
Publisher URL | https://doi.org/10.1177/030913330102500302 |
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