Syndi Parlanti

Location Typically found 300 N or S

latitude

Location Mediterranean basin South America Western coast of Southern Africa California Southwestern tip of Australia

Average temperature from 00C to about 200C

Winterso Relatively warm

Summerso Hot and dry

Precipitationo Over 100mmto 20mm

Animals Small and/or nocturnal Mainly grassland Desert types

o Adapted to hot, dry weather California examples

o Coyoteso Alligator lizardso Horned toads

PLANTS Shrubs and low growing vegetation Many plants contain volatile

chemicalso Turpentine to deter herbivores

Hardy and drought resistanto Evergreens, cacti, olive and fruit

trees, and cork oak Aromatic plants and herbso Rosemary, thyme, sage, and

oregano

Adapted by growing thick barks or regenerate from their root system Trees are used as

buffers o Cork Oak

Plants

Fire! Key element of this ecosystem Many plants are well adpated Fire spreads quickly

THREATS Developmento Warm climate situated near the

coast is desirable as a living site• Native plant and animal communities are replaced

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