Mediterranean temporary ponds (MTPs) is a priority habitat according to the Natura 2000
network of the European Union (Natura code 3170, Habitats Directive 92/43/EEC) and is …

Since the first edition of this book published in 2005, there has been an immense amount of
new and fascinating work on the history, ecology, and evolution of the Mediterranean flora …

With the advent of cytological analysis, Scanning Electron Microscopy, the recognition of
sterile hybrids, improved access to wild populations and increasingly comprehensive …

Mediterranean temporary ponds (MTPs) comprise an endangered habitat with several
endemic species that can be found in many countries, mainly in the Mediterranean region …

A new species of Bituminaria is described and illustrated: Bituminaria antiatlantica Brullo, C.
Brullo, Cambria, Cristaudo & Giusso, sp. nov., which is endemic to Anti-Atlas Mountains …

Temporary pools are unusual habitats because they share features of aquatic and terrestrial
ecosystems. They are habitats of community interests according to the Natura 2000 network …

The designation of geographical entities in this book, and the presentation of the material,
do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of IUCN concerning the …

A syntaxonomical revision of the Isoëto-Nanojuncetea class for the Sicilian territory is
provided. This syntaxon gathers the ephemeral herbaceous hygrophilous plant communities …

Vascular flora of Mediterranean temporary pools has been studied with the aims to define its
diversity and to individuate the ecological characteristics of the different plant groups …

Mediterranean temporary ponds (MTPs) are seasonal wetland habitats usually flooded
during the rainy season but drying out during the warmer months. Due to their biodiversity …