Endemic vascular plants provide reliable indicators for mapping seasonally dry tropical forests.

ABSTRACT: Plant communities are unevenly distributed in space, shaped by both abiotic and biotic factors. Several methods have been developed for delineating their extent, including the spatial analysis of vegetation patterns using tools such as vegetation maps, climate-based simulations, and the use of characteristic species distribution. However, limited knowledge exists about which species are most suitable for this purpose. In this study, we aimed to delimit the seasonally dry tropical forest (SDTF) in Mexico based on the distribution area of vascular plant species endemic to Mexico and registered to this biome. Endemic species serve as key indicators for delineating biomes, highlighting regions with stable conditions and unique evolutionary and biological characteristics. The occurrence records

SUBMITTER: Flores-Tolentino M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12688124 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature