BIOL 1108 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Photic Zone, Tropical Rainforest, Zooplankton
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Chapter 48 - biomes and global ecology (review) Tall and perennial grasses, rain is seasonal, scattered trees and shrubs, leaves fall in dry season to conserve moisture, fire plays important role, Animals: antelopes, zebras, giraffes, marsupials in australia, hyenas, dingoes, lions. Latitude: warm, dry regions of eastern africa, south america, and. Most diverse, lots of precipitation, tall trees, high temperatures, decomposition is rapid. Animals: primarily small animals such as primates, bats, and rodents; birds, snakes, and lizards; insects are principal grazers (make up 30% of animal biomass) Aquatic biomes reflect climate, and also the availability of nutrients and oxygen and the depth to which sunlight penetrate through water. Water is denser than air, which eliminates the need for structural tissues such as wood. Primary producers are not limited to particular regions in the water. Fungi play a minor role in aquatic environments.
