Table 2 Summary of the optimized multiple linear model of carbon stock predicted by species richness and environmental covariables across the Amazonia dataset (n = 283 1-ha plots).

From: Relationships between species richness and ecosystem services in Amazonian forests strongly influenced by biogeographical strata and forest types

 

Relationship summary

Rel. contr. R2 (%)

Total R2 (%)

Carbon stock

Biogeographical region

Significant variable

54.9

 

Species richness

Significant positive

3.4

 

Forest type

Significant variable

1.7

 
   

60.0

  1. Originally included predictors were species richness, forest type and biogeographical region. For each predictor, a summary of the relationship and the relative contribution to total model R2 (%) is given. Model details included in Table S2.11.
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