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k-means clustering and hierarchical clustering (Plantae)

Subcategory: cluster analysis
Papers: 1 | Mentions: 1

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Description

Alternative species groupings using k-means and hierarchical agglomerative clustering based on multivariate trait data. Compared explanatory power and species composition to traditional functional groups.

Typical Equipment

  • R package 'vegan'

Output Measurements

  • species cluster assignments
  • variance explained

Papers Using This Protocol (1)

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Traditional plant functional groups explain variation in economic but not size related traits across the tundra biome

2018Global ecology and biogeographyusing