Pteridophytes diversity and distribution along the elevational gradient of mount Penanggungan's hiking trail, East Java, Indonesia

Hasyim, Muhammad Asmuni ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9681-6033, Hanifa, Berry Fakhry ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1847-6261, Septiadi, Luhur, Firdaus, Firman, Setya, Yudha, Mulyono, Rizki Mujahidin, Achmad, Caesar Rasendria and Haq, Mochammad Nur Izzul (2023) Pteridophytes diversity and distribution along the elevational gradient of mount Penanggungan's hiking trail, East Java, Indonesia. Jurnal Biodjati, 8 (2). pp. 285-294. ISSN 25481606

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Abstract

Pteridophytes (ferns) are a fundamental element of tropical rainforests, which provide excellent microhabitats for their development. In addition, the sensitivity of pteridophytes to shifts in microclimate and anthropogenic disturbances makes them excellent environmental bioindicators. The purpose of this study was to determine the diversity and distribution of pteridophytes along the elevational gradient of two well-known hiking trails of Mount Penanggungan, East Java, Indonesia. Using a 10x10 m2 plot and transect line, we examined the composition, species diversity using Shannon-Wiener diversity index (H'), relative abundance, and distribution pattern using Morisita index of dispersion (Id) of ferns along an elevational gradient (700–1500 m above sea level) on the hiking trails of Mount Penanggungan, i.e., Tamiajeng and Kunjorowesi. As many as 14 species from 7 families living in both terrestrial and arboreal types were identified. Species composition along the elevation gradient revealed a pattern of predominating species. The Shannon-Wiener diversity index (H') indicated a moderate level of diversity, where many pteridophytes species are found on the altitude gradient between (700-900 m dpl), and the Morisita index of dispersion (Id) indicated a clustered distribution pattern for most of the species. This pattern of diversity and distribution can be explained by changes in biotic and abiotic factors.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Keywords:	community ecology; fern; plant distribution; plant diversity
Subjects:	06 BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES > 0602 Ecology > 060202 Community Ecology (excl. Invasive Species Ecology) 06 BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES > 0602 Ecology > 060208 Terrestrial Ecology 06 BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES > 0602 Ecology
Divisions:	Faculty of Mathematics and Sciences > Department of Biology
Depositing User:	muhammad asmuni hasyim
Date Deposited:	01 Dec 2023 09:17

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