(par 4.2.3.2.3) Temperate Forest Ecosystem
Temperate Forest Ecosystem https://wildtracks.wordpress.com/world-ecosystems/forest-ecosystems/temperate-forest-ecosystem/ One-quarter of the remaining global temperate forests can be found on the British Columbia coast of Canada. The other remnants can be found in eastern United States, Europe, Russia, southwest South America, New Zealand, Australia, China and Japan. Almost all the temperate forests are located near an ocean. Some common naturally-occurring […]
(par 4.2.3.2.3) Desiduous Forests (taken from World Biomes)
s) http://www.blueplanetbiomes.org/world_biomes.htm What is a Biome? A biome is a large geographical area of distinctive plant and animal groups, which are adapted to that particular environment. The climate and geography of a region determines what type of biome can exist in that region. Major biomes include deserts, forests, grasslands, tundra, and several types of aquatic […]
(par 4.2.1.1.2) Dry-tolerant animals – from Animal and Plant Adaptations and Behaviours
Animal and Plant Adaptations and Behaviours http://www.bbc.co.uk/nature/adaptations Adaptations help organisms survive in their ecological niche or habitat; adaptations can be anatomical, behavioural or physiological. Anatomical adaptations are physical features such as an animals shape. Behavioural adaptations can be inherited or learnt and include tool use, language and swarming behaviour. Physiological adaptations include the ability to […]