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This chapter analyzes the spatial heterogeneity of the “mallines” ecosystems, by means of case studies. This variability is related to water availability, which is associated to the slopes, topography, and seasonal changes of the water table, factors which define the distribution and permanence of water resources within the wetlands. The adaptation of the soil conditions and the biota to water availability outlines the internal configuration of wet meadows, which is exposed in different environmental units. The recognition of these units is a very important tool for planning and it identifies the working scales that must be adopted for management and conservation of these natural resources.
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Mazzoni, E., Rabassa, J. (2018). Wetlands Associated to the Basaltic Plateaus: Spatial Heterogeneity and Internal Variability of Wetlands. Case Study: Mallín Tropezón. In: Mazzoni, E., Rabassa, J. (eds) Volcanic Landscapes and Associated Wetlands of Lowland Patagonia. The Latin American Studies Book Series. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-71921-4_9
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