Tree species selected for detailed study of ecological characteristics and for modelling of community dynamics. Species were chosen by their combined relative abundances on the Luquillo Forest Dynamics Plot before and after Hurricane Hugo. Life history grouping is based on Zimmerman et al. (1994).

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Species                                                                                  Life History

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Alchornea latifolia                                                                 Nonpioneer

Buchenavia capitata                                                              Nonpioneer

Casearia arborea                                                                   Nonpioneer

Cecropia schreberiana                                                           Pioneer

Cordia borinquensis                                                               Nonpioneer

Dacryodes excelsa                                                                  Nonpioneer

Guarea guidonia                                                                     Nonpioneer

Inga laurina                                                                            Nonpioneer

Manilkara bidentata                                                               Nonpioneer

Matayba domingensis                                                             Nonpioneer

Prestoea montana                                                                  Nonpioneer

Schefflera morototoni                                                            Pioneer

Sloanea berteriana                                                                 Nonpioneer

Tabebuia heterophylla                                                           Nonpioneer

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