BIOL 2903 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Cyanobacteria, Cladonia Rangiferina, Great Range
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The only lizard in northern canada: 5-line lizard. The total number of species of flora and fauna = biodiversity (biological diver. Biodiversity = biological diversity = total number and variety of living things (f. Diversity) gs (flora and fauna) found in an area. Total number of invertebrates = tens of thousands. The size of ontario: more than 1 million square km. The great range of abiotic factors (no -living) range of environmental conditions, such as temperature. Soil type (certain soil are not good for growing condition) Rocks are made of minerals that affect the nutrient supply and soil chemistry. The rock under any given area is called bedrock Some bedrock is flat, and some are layered. These rocks are formed from sediments and are sedimentary rock. This rock is rich in calcium and is relatively soft and basic in ph. Some limestone is made from animals whose fossil remains are full. Sedimentary rocks usually underlie flat terrain known as lowlands.