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The mighty grasslands

The mighty grasslands. Biome Research By D.C. Fortenberry (http :// www.blueplanetbiomes.org/grasslands.htm). Geography & Climate of the grasslands. The grasslands are a large area dominated by grass and few trees. They have cold winters and hot summers. . Biodiversity of the grasslands.

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The mighty grasslands

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  1. The mighty grasslands Biome Research By D.C. Fortenberry (http://www.blueplanetbiomes.org/grasslands.htm)

  2. Geography & Climate of the grasslands • The grasslands are a large area dominated by grass and few trees. They have cold winters and hot summers.

  3. Biodiversity of the grasslands • The grasslands are filled with organisms that are mostly herbivores and grasses. • The species of grass include tall grass, short grass, mixed grass, wild oats, rye grass, and buffalo grass. • Animal species include bison, antelope, birds, gophers, prairie dogs, coyotes, lynx, antelopes, falcons, and fox. Just to name a few…

  4. GrasslandAdaptations Needed for Survival • Organisms that live there need to be able so survive cold winters and hot summers, • Be able to eat grass, • And Dig holes for shelter. http://www.ehow.com/info_8377229_animals-dig-holes-babies.html

  5. Interactions of Biotic and Abiotic factors in the grasslands • Small animals dig holes in the dirt for shelter, and wildfires encourage grass growth.

  6. What is Biodiversity? • Biodiversity is the variety of different animals in an ecosystem or habitat. • If an ecosystem has very little variety of animals, it has a low biodiversity. • It can be studied on many levels. It can be studied around the entire earth, or in a small area like a park.

  7. How does biodiversity contribute to the sustainability of an ecosystem? • When you have a greater variety of animals, some animals can help or support other animals. • Biodiversity also helps humans. With many different types of plants, we can make new medicines that can save lives.

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