Biodiversity & Ecology

Journal of the Division Biodiversity, Evolution and Ecology of Plants , Institute for Plant Science and Microbiology, University of Hamburg.

11 Beyond Book chapter 11

Beyond termites: an outlook on linear vegetation patterns in the Namib Desert

Norbert Jürgens

*Corresponding author contact: norbert.juergens@uni-hamburg.de

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Biodiversity & Ecology (Biodivers. Ecol.)

Volume 7, pages 352-360, November 2022

Abstract: Regular patterns of vegetation bands which follow the topographic contour line occur widespread in specific geological settings and show relations to topography and vegetation. Different types can be distinguished based on distance between bands and the angle of the slope, different geology and soils and different composition of the vegetation. The observed geographical distribution patterns in the Namib Desert do not confirm global model projections.

Suggested citation:
Jürgens, N. (2022): Beyond termites: an outlook on linear vegetation patterns in the Namib Desert – In: Schmiedel, U. & Finckh, M. (Eds.) Fairy circles of the Namib Desert – Ecosystem engineering by subterranean social insects. – Biodiversity & Ecology 7: 352-360.