Hierarchical analysis of Clementsian structures
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| Four metacommunities that exhibit Clementsian structure but with smaller extents with each metacommuntiy that exhibit A) nested structures, B) Clementsian structures, C) Gleasonian structures, and D) a combination of structures. Gray cells represent species presences. Results of analysis of elements of metacommunity structure for each metacommunity and the respective sub-metacommunity are consistent the respective patterns. |