Deserts and Xeric Shrublands
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Deserts and Xeric Shrublands is a biome in which the climate is very dry, either hot or cold
It is characterized by
- water : almost none
- temperature : hot or cold
- soil : very limited
- plants : very sparse (succulents)
- animal : very sparse (insect, reptiles, arachnids, nocturnal birds)
Colorado's San Luis Valley is a typical cold xeric shrubland located in the temperate zone at high elevation although it does deviate from the general description in being densely populated with small animals and their pedators.
See also desert -- List of Deserts and Xeric Shrublands ecoregions
External link
[[fr:D�serts]]
References
- Adapted from the Wikipedia article, "Deserts and Xeric Shrublands" http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deserts_and_Xeric_Shrublands December 16, 2003
