We conduct a biogeographical assessment of orchids in a global biodiversity hotspot to explore their distribution and occurrences of local hotspots while identifying geographic attributes underpinning diversity patterns. We evaluate habitat characteristics associated with orchid diversity hotspots and make comparisons to other centres of orchid diversity to test for global trends. The ultimate goal was to identify an overall set of parameters that effectively characterize critical habitats to target in local and global orchid conservation efforts.

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通过生物地理分析促进哥斯达黎加兰花多样性热点的保护

我们对全球生物多样性热点中的兰花进行了生物地理评估，以探索兰花的分布和局部热点的发生，同时确定支撑多样性模式的地理属性。我们评估与兰花多样性热点相关的栖息地特征，并与其他兰花多样性中心进行比较，以检验全球趋势。最终目标是确定可有效表征关键生境特征的整体参数，以针对本地和全球兰花保护工作。