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Spatio-temporal variability of faunal and floral assemblages in Mediterranean temporary wetlands.

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Six temporary wetlands in the region of Sejenane (Mogods, NW Tunisia) were studied in order to characterize the aquatic flora and fauna and to quantify their spatio-temporal variability. Samplings of aquatic fauna, phytosociological relevés, and measurements of the physicochemical parameters of water were taken during four different field visits carried out during the four seasons of the year (November 2009-July 2010). Despite the strong anthropic pressures on them, these temporary wetlands are home to rich and diversified biodiversity, including rare and endangered species. Spatial and temporal variations affect fauna and flora differently, as temporal variability influences the fauna rather more than the plants, which are relatively more dependent on spatial factors. These results demonstrate the interest of small water bodies for maintaining biodiversity at the regional level, and thus underscore the conservation issues of Mediterranean temporary wetlands that are declining on an ongoing basis currently.
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pasteur-01375054 , version 1 (30-04-2018)

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Maya Rouissi, Dani Boix, Serge D Muller, Stéphanie Gascón, Albert Ruhí, et al.. Spatio-temporal variability of faunal and floral assemblages in Mediterranean temporary wetlands.. Comptes Rendus Biologies, 2014, 337 (12), pp.695-708. ⟨10.1016/j.crvi.2014.09.006⟩. ⟨pasteur-01375054⟩
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