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An algorithm is described for predictive ordination. The functional form of species response is required, but it need not be Gaussian. Any integrable function is acceptable.
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The project has been supported by N.S.E.R.C. of Canada funds.
An erratum to this article is available at http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00117367.
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Orlóci, L. An algorithm for predictive ordination. Vegetatio 42, 23–25 (1980). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00048866
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