灌丛化

植物的一种生态现象

灌丛化是一种在全球范围内普遍存在的自然现象,指的是灌木丛数量增加,而草本植物数量减少的情况[1][2]。该现象的发生受多种因素的影响,包括全球变暖二氧化碳浓度增加、过度放牧以及人类活动等[3]

纳米比亚瓦特贝格国家公园的灌丛化景观

参考文献

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