Abstract:-(Aspects of Orchidaceae distribution in Costa Rica and northwestern South America: a study on similarity with emphasis on the Amazonian Region). The purpose of this study was to compare the floristic composition of Orchidaceae among different areas of Costa Rica and northwestern South America, aiming to answer the following questions: 1) Is the variation in the species composition among the study areas better explained by physical features, geographical closeness, or potential endemism centers? 2) Does the fl… Show more
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