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Granivory in Desert Ecosystems [PDF]

open access: possibleAnnual Review of Ecology and Systematics, 1979
Some of the most challenging questions of contemporary biology concern the diversity and stability of ecological communities. In most natural habiĀ­ tats many coexisting species of plants, animals, and microbes interact as competitors, mutualists, predators, and prey.
Diane W. Davidson   +2 more
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Desert Steppe Ecosystem

2020
This chapter focuses on Chinese desert steppe ecosystems. It introduces in brief the areal extent and provincially based distribution of this ecosystem type, simply discusses the relevant physical features and climatic characteristics at a regional scale, elaborates in great detail upon the flora, fauna, and microflora composing the various desert ...
Linghao Li   +4 more
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Productivity of Desert Ecosystems

BioScience, 1981
Primary production in desert ecosystems is limited by precipitation, nutrient availability (especially nitrogen), and the species' production potential. Plant biomass provides food for consumers that occupy several trophic levels. The resultant transfer of energy and nutrients is also water-limited as are rates of decomposition and activities of ...
Neil F. Hadley, Stan R. Szarek
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Entomofaunal Communities in Desert Ecosystems

2021
Desert is a natural habitat for a huge number of biotic systems (floral and faunal systems). These members depend on each other and on the already existing abiotic variables through a series of dynamic interactions to ensure their survival and kind conservation.
Imam I. Ahmed, Amany Mansour
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Desert Rangeland Ecosystem

2020
This chapter focuses on Chinese desert rangeland ecosystems. It introduces in brief the areal extent and provincially based distribution of this ecosystem type; simply discusses the relevant physical features and climatic characteristics at a regional scale; elaborates in great detail upon the flora, fauna, and microflora composing the various desert ...
Jiquan Chen   +4 more
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