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Summary of site characteristics for matched island and mainland field sites
| Site | Aspect | Elevation | Total N (%) | Total C (%) | Sand/silt/clay (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catalina Island | NE | 500 m | 0.160 ± 0.042 | 3.037 ± 1.122 | 62/24/14 |
| Santa Ana Mountains | NE | 900 m | 0.157 ± 0.046 | 2.398 ± 0.77. | 66/21/13 |
Soil measurements of Total N, Total C and particle size (% sand, % silt and % clay) are based on 0–10 cm soil samples. Soil characteristics are means (n = 6) ± 1 standard error.
