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Kappelle, M. (2006). Neotropical Montane Oak Forests: Overview and Outlook. In: Kappelle, M. (eds) Ecology and Conservation of Neotropical Montane Oak Forests. Ecological Studies, vol 185. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/3-540-28909-7_34

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