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What is a chaparral ecosystem?
How is it characterized?
Functions
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Key ecosystem elements
Diagram of layout
Abiotic and Biotic factors
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What is a Chaparral ecosystem?
Where can you usually find it?
A chaparral ecosystem is a
shrub land
.
They're created when cool water from an ocean merges with a landmass that is at a high temp.
This type of ecosystem is commonly found in California & Mexico.
They're usually found near
the sea
and in valleys with good climates and can also be found between the
desert and grassland
.
The animals and plants in chaparral must be drought tolerant due to their common dry conditions.