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aridity gradient

Scope: climate

Papers: 2 | Mentions: 2

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Definition

Environmental gradient characterized by declining water availability, derived from temperature and precipitation variables

Related Terms (3)

PC1aridityclimatic gradient

Publications (2)

Decomposing an elevational gradient in predation by insectivorous birds

2024Ecospheretested

Elevational cline in herbivore abundance driven by a monotonic increase in trophic level sensitivity to aridity

2019Journal of Animal Ecologymeasured

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