Saharan halophytics
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saharan-halophytics-202-18921048
title:
Saharan halophytics
text:
The Saharan halophytics ecoregion covers a series of low-lying evaporite depressions and wetlands spread across North Africa. The depressions are characteristically saline, variously chotts or sabkhas. The plants of the areas are highly specialized to survive in the harsh environment, with many being xerophytes (drought-tolerant) and halophytes (salt-tolerant). The biodiversity of the areas has been relatively protected by their isolation, and unsuitability of alkaline soil for farming.
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wiki
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encyclopedia
description:
Ecoregion in North Africa
original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saharan_halophytics
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date modified:
2024-03-09T19:52:12Z
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13
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