Chaparral Temperate shrubland biome found in all parts of the world with Mediterranean climates (middle latitudes 30°N and south of equator) Moderately dry, coastal climate with little or no rain in summer Plants are low lying evergreen shrubs and small trees that grow in dense patches Deserts Areas that have widely scattered vegetation and receive very little rainfall Soil nutrients is poor due to leaching Can have hot days and very cold nights (lack of cloud cover) Many plants are succulents Tundra Biome locate in the Northern Arctic region Long harsh winters-animals and plants adapted for survival Permafrost is important to the stability of this biome Vegetation is short, close to ground, and grows in dense patches Grows during short summer. Aquatic Ecosystems-distinguished by the salinity of the water. Also by temperature, sunlight, oxygen, nutrients, and nature of bottom Freshwater Biomes-lakes, ponds, streams, wetlands Zones Photic Zone sunlight penetrates, photosynthesis occurs – Aphotic Zone no sunlight, no photosynthesis – Benthic Zone ground, floor, or bottom of the body of water – Littoral Zone near the shore, aquatic life is diverse and abundant – Marine Biomes coral reefs, estuaries, salt marshes, open ocean, – Zones Photic Zone sunlight penetrates, photosynthesis occurs – Aphotic Zone no sunlight, no photosynthesis – Benthic Zone ground, floor, or bottom of the body of water – Intertidal Zone alternates twice daily between high and low tide –
Chaparral Temperate shrubland biome found in all parts of the world with Mediterranean climates (middle latitudes 30°N and south of equator) Moderately dry, coastal climate with little or no rain in summer Plants are low lying evergreen shrubs and small trees that grow in dense patches Deserts Areas that have widely scattered vegetation and receive very little rainfall Soil nutrients is poor due to leaching Can have hot days and very cold nights (lack of cloud cover) Many plants are succulents Tundra Biome locate in the Northern Arctic region Long harsh winters-animals and plants adapted for survival Permafrost is important to the stability of this biome Vegetation is short, close to ground, and grows in dense patches Grows during short summer. Aquatic Ecosystems-distinguished by the salinity of the water. Also by temperature, sunlight, oxygen, nutrients, and nature of bottom Freshwater Biomes-lakes, ponds, streams, wetlands Zones Photic Zone – sunlight penetrates, photosynthesis occurs Aphotic Zone – no sunlight, no photosynthesis Benthic Zone – ground, floor, or bottom of the body of water Littoral Zone – near the shore, aquatic life is diverse and abundant Marine Biomes – coral reefs, estuaries, salt marshes, open ocean, Zones Photic Zone – sunlight penetrates, photosynthesis occurs Aphotic Zone – no sunlight, no photosynthesis Benthic Zone – ground, floor, or bottom of the body of water Intertidal Zone – alternates twice daily between high and low tide
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