Arabian regional subzone, Nubo-Sindian local centre of endemism, Somali-Masai regional centre of endemism, Afromontane archipelago-like regional centre of endemism.
Plant community, formation, associations, Coastal plains and Sabkhas, Deserts and scarcely vegetated areas, Dwarf shrublands, Woodlands and xeromorphic shrublands of high altitude areas, Wadi Communities
India has high plant and animal diversity, ranking 10th in the world and 4th in Asia. This is due to factors like temperature, sunlight, rainfall, soil type, and terrain. Natural vegetation and wildlife exist within ecosystems and the biosphere. They are interdependent and provide many benefits to humans, such as timber, oxygen, soil protection, medicines, food, and more. Preserving natural vegetation and wildlife is important for environmental health.
Vegetation on Earth includes different plant communities that are determined by climate and found in particular regions. The main types of vegetation are tundra, grasslands, deserts, forests, and tropical rainforests. Tropical rainforests have dense forests with tall trees, abundant rainfall, and support a high diversity of plant and animal life.
This document provides information about different types of natural vegetation and wildlife found around the world. It describes various forests such as tropical rainforests, tropical deciduous forests, temperate evergreen forests, temperate deciduous forests, Mediterranean vegetation, and coniferous forests. It also provides details about different animal species found in these habitats, including tigers, golden langurs, elephants, giraffes, walruses, polar bears, earless seals, puffins, owls, and kingfishers.
India has 10 major biogeographic zones based on geography, climate, vegetation and wildlife:
1) Trans-Himalayan region north of the Great Himalayas has sparse vegetation but the richest wild sheep and goat community and snow leopard.
2) Himalayas have very dense forests and grasslands and are home to monal, wild sheep, mountain goats, ibex, panda, and snow leopard.
3) Semi-arid areas between deserts and Western Ghats have thorn forests and support species like lions, birds, jackals, and buffaloes.
4) Western Ghats are one of the world's unique biological regions with high endemism
Isalo national park | Madagascar national park | National parkMunawar Hussain
Isalo national park is present in Madagascar. it contains variety of Flora and Fauna. it is very beautiful park and is habitat to a lot of living organisms.
In this PPT presentation you will come to know about the different kinds of vegetations present/ located in INDIAN SUB-CONTINENT. And also you will come to know about different ANIMAL and PLANTS/TREES SPECIES which is located in that specific regions.
In this ppt, you will study about the different biographical zone of India and types of forest in India and about Indian Biodiversity with a video made by me on youtube. you can follow me here and you can see my more video on youtube.
Plant community, formation, associations, Coastal plains and Sabkhas, Deserts and scarcely vegetated areas, Dwarf shrublands, Woodlands and xeromorphic shrublands of high altitude areas, Wadi Communities
India has high plant and animal diversity, ranking 10th in the world and 4th in Asia. This is due to factors like temperature, sunlight, rainfall, soil type, and terrain. Natural vegetation and wildlife exist within ecosystems and the biosphere. They are interdependent and provide many benefits to humans, such as timber, oxygen, soil protection, medicines, food, and more. Preserving natural vegetation and wildlife is important for environmental health.
Vegetation on Earth includes different plant communities that are determined by climate and found in particular regions. The main types of vegetation are tundra, grasslands, deserts, forests, and tropical rainforests. Tropical rainforests have dense forests with tall trees, abundant rainfall, and support a high diversity of plant and animal life.
This document provides information about different types of natural vegetation and wildlife found around the world. It describes various forests such as tropical rainforests, tropical deciduous forests, temperate evergreen forests, temperate deciduous forests, Mediterranean vegetation, and coniferous forests. It also provides details about different animal species found in these habitats, including tigers, golden langurs, elephants, giraffes, walruses, polar bears, earless seals, puffins, owls, and kingfishers.
India has 10 major biogeographic zones based on geography, climate, vegetation and wildlife:
1) Trans-Himalayan region north of the Great Himalayas has sparse vegetation but the richest wild sheep and goat community and snow leopard.
2) Himalayas have very dense forests and grasslands and are home to monal, wild sheep, mountain goats, ibex, panda, and snow leopard.
3) Semi-arid areas between deserts and Western Ghats have thorn forests and support species like lions, birds, jackals, and buffaloes.
4) Western Ghats are one of the world's unique biological regions with high endemism
Isalo national park | Madagascar national park | National parkMunawar Hussain
Isalo national park is present in Madagascar. it contains variety of Flora and Fauna. it is very beautiful park and is habitat to a lot of living organisms.
In this PPT presentation you will come to know about the different kinds of vegetations present/ located in INDIAN SUB-CONTINENT. And also you will come to know about different ANIMAL and PLANTS/TREES SPECIES which is located in that specific regions.
In this ppt, you will study about the different biographical zone of India and types of forest in India and about Indian Biodiversity with a video made by me on youtube. you can follow me here and you can see my more video on youtube.
Natural Vegetation and wildlife of indiafatima_zaheen
The document discusses the natural vegetation and wildlife found in India. It describes the different types of forests - rain forests which are green all year and found in heavy rainfall areas, deciduous forests which shed leaves in dry summer and are common in medium rainfall regions, montane forests located from 1000-2000 meters above sea level, thorn forests with thorny trees and bushes in low rainfall areas, and mangrove forests with dense roots submerged in water. It also notes that India has a high diversity of animal species, including over 89,000 total species, 1200 bird species comprising 13% of the global total, and 2500 fish species accounting for 12% worldwide. The document examines the wildlife found in each type of natural vegetation in
This document discusses different types of natural vegetation found around the world, including in India. It describes deciduous forests and the seasonal changes they experience. It also outlines tropical evergreen forests, mangrove forests, montane forests, and thorn forests/scrubs. It provides information on the biodiversity of plants and threatened species in India. Key threats to natural habitats in India are also summarized.
Natural vegetation can be classified into forests, grasslands, and shrubs. Forests grow where temperature and rainfall support trees, and include tropical rainforests, tropical deciduous forests, temperate evergreen and deciduous forests, and coniferous forests. Grasslands include tropical and temperate grasslands. Shrubs include thorny bushes found in dry, desert-like regions. Tundra vegetation consists of mosses, lichens, and small shrubs in polar regions.
This document discusses rangelands and factors that define grasslands. It begins by defining rangelands as vast natural landscapes dominated by grasslands, shrublands, woodlands, wetlands, and deserts. It then describes different types of rangelands around the world based on climate and vegetation. Several key factors that determine grasslands are discussed, including climate, soil properties, and disturbance from fire and grazing. The effects of defoliation on plants are also summarized.
Renewable resources can be replaced after use if seed stocks remain, while non-renewable resources cannot be replaced once used. Examples of renewable resources are forestry and fishery, while examples of non-renewable resources are mineral resources and natural gas. The world's forest resources are classified as tropical forests, mid-latitude forests, and northern forests. Tropical forests mostly consist of hardwood and are found between the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn, while mid-latitude forests are a mixture of hardwood and softwood found in European and US highlands. Northern forests are predominantly coniferous and scattered with smaller trees mainly used for pulpwood in the northern hemisphere north of 40 degrees latitude.
The power point is prepared for Vietnamese students in grade 11 to learn and get more knowledge about natural lessons related to two types in five main ecosystems.
The document describes four main terrestrial ecosystems: deciduous forests, coniferous forests, rainforests, and grasslands. Deciduous forests have four seasons and trees that lose their leaves in fall. Coniferous forests are colder and have needle-like leaves and trees that produce seeds in cones. Rainforests are very warm, rainy, and humid with rich plant and animal life. Grasslands have fertile soil covered in tall grasses and some shrubs with few trees, and are warm with some rainfall.
India has a great diversity of natural vegetation due to its varied climate and terrain. The types of natural vegetation include tropical evergreen forests, tropical deciduous forests, thorn forests and scrubs, mangrove forests, and montane forests. The characteristics of each forest type are determined by factors like temperature, precipitation, and soil type. Forests provide important ecosystem services such as modifying the climate, preventing soil erosion, and supporting wildlife. However, much of India's natural vegetation has been degraded or replaced due to human activities like agriculture, industry, and grazing.
The document provides information about different types of natural vegetation and wildlife found around the world. It describes several ecosystems including tropical rainforests, tropical deciduous forests, Mediterranean forests, coniferous forests, tropical and temperate grasslands, desert scrubs, tundra regions. For each ecosystem, it provides details on location, climate, characteristics, common plant and animal species. It also discusses causes of wildlife destruction such as habitat loss and poaching. Finally, it covers endangered, critically endangered and vulnerable wildlife species and the importance of wildlife conservation.
India has 10 major biogeographic zones based on climate, soil and biodiversity: 1) Trans-Himalaya, 2) Himalaya, 3) Desert, 4) Semi-arid, 5) Western Ghats, 6) Deccan Peninsula, 7) Gangetic Plain, 8) North-East India, 9) Islands, and 10) Coasts. These zones contain varied ecosystems from high mountain ranges and forests to river plains, deserts and coastal regions. Each zone has unique climatic conditions and supports different plant and animal species well-adapted to the local environment.
The document discusses different types of terrestrial ecosystems, including tropical rainforests, deserts, grasslands, tundra, temperate deciduous forests, and boreal forests. It describes the key abiotic factors, dominant plant and animal species, and global distributions for each ecosystem type. The factors that define terrestrial ecosystems include climate, latitude, humidity, seasonal variations, and elevation. Climate is a major determinant of ecosystem distribution and characteristics.
India has 10 major bio-geographical zones based on differences in climate, soil and vegetation across its regions. The zones include the Trans Himalayan, Himalayan, Desert, semi-arid, Western Ghat, Deccan Plateau, Gangetic Plain, North East, Coastal and Islands zones. India's climate and soils also vary significantly between zones. The climate is influenced by the Himalayas and is tropical in the south, temperate in the north. Major soil types include black, red, desert, mountain and laterite soils. Vegetation also differs between forest types like tropical, montane, temperate and alpine, as well as grassland types.
This presentation defines forest biomes and discusses the three main types: tropical hardwood forests, temperate hardwood forests, and boreal forests. It identifies key species, environmental characteristics, structural features, importance, and threats for each forest type. The six group members are listed and the presentation outlines the definition of forest biomes, three forest types, their locations, species, abiotic factors, structure, importance, threats, conclusion, and references.
A rainforest has thick, dense trees and receives a lot of rain, making it hot and humid. It contains 4 layers and is found near the equator in South America, Africa, and Asia. Rainforests have many vines, trees, and animals like tigers, hummingbirds, monkeys, and snakes living within their dark, dense environment.
The document discusses different types of natural vegetation around the world and how they are influenced by climate. It describes the main categories of forests, grasslands, and shrubs. Specific forest types covered include tropical and temperate evergreen and deciduous forests, coniferous forests, and Mediterranean vegetation. The document also discusses different grassland and wildlife regions. Exercises at the end test the reader's understanding of the material through multiple choice and short answer questions.
Checklist of the Woody Species in Zalingei Locality, Central Darfur State- Sudan and their Economic Uses.
conference paper presented in post-graduate conference, Alneelain University, Khartoum
The document discusses different types of deserts around the world. It provides details on 6 major deserts: the Sahara desert which is the largest hot desert and located in Africa; the Antarctic desert which is the largest overall and located in Antarctica; the Chihuahua desert which is the third largest in North America; the Thar desert which is located primarily in India; the Arabian desert which stretches across Yemen, Persian Gulf, Oman, Jordan and Iraq; and the Mojave desert located across parts of Nevada, Arizona, Utah and California. Each desert is described in 1-2 sentences highlighting their location and key features. The document also discusses plants and animals commonly found in desert environments.
Natural Vegetation and wildlife of indiafatima_zaheen
The document discusses the natural vegetation and wildlife found in India. It describes the different types of forests - rain forests which are green all year and found in heavy rainfall areas, deciduous forests which shed leaves in dry summer and are common in medium rainfall regions, montane forests located from 1000-2000 meters above sea level, thorn forests with thorny trees and bushes in low rainfall areas, and mangrove forests with dense roots submerged in water. It also notes that India has a high diversity of animal species, including over 89,000 total species, 1200 bird species comprising 13% of the global total, and 2500 fish species accounting for 12% worldwide. The document examines the wildlife found in each type of natural vegetation in
This document discusses different types of natural vegetation found around the world, including in India. It describes deciduous forests and the seasonal changes they experience. It also outlines tropical evergreen forests, mangrove forests, montane forests, and thorn forests/scrubs. It provides information on the biodiversity of plants and threatened species in India. Key threats to natural habitats in India are also summarized.
Natural vegetation can be classified into forests, grasslands, and shrubs. Forests grow where temperature and rainfall support trees, and include tropical rainforests, tropical deciduous forests, temperate evergreen and deciduous forests, and coniferous forests. Grasslands include tropical and temperate grasslands. Shrubs include thorny bushes found in dry, desert-like regions. Tundra vegetation consists of mosses, lichens, and small shrubs in polar regions.
This document discusses rangelands and factors that define grasslands. It begins by defining rangelands as vast natural landscapes dominated by grasslands, shrublands, woodlands, wetlands, and deserts. It then describes different types of rangelands around the world based on climate and vegetation. Several key factors that determine grasslands are discussed, including climate, soil properties, and disturbance from fire and grazing. The effects of defoliation on plants are also summarized.
Renewable resources can be replaced after use if seed stocks remain, while non-renewable resources cannot be replaced once used. Examples of renewable resources are forestry and fishery, while examples of non-renewable resources are mineral resources and natural gas. The world's forest resources are classified as tropical forests, mid-latitude forests, and northern forests. Tropical forests mostly consist of hardwood and are found between the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn, while mid-latitude forests are a mixture of hardwood and softwood found in European and US highlands. Northern forests are predominantly coniferous and scattered with smaller trees mainly used for pulpwood in the northern hemisphere north of 40 degrees latitude.
The power point is prepared for Vietnamese students in grade 11 to learn and get more knowledge about natural lessons related to two types in five main ecosystems.
The document describes four main terrestrial ecosystems: deciduous forests, coniferous forests, rainforests, and grasslands. Deciduous forests have four seasons and trees that lose their leaves in fall. Coniferous forests are colder and have needle-like leaves and trees that produce seeds in cones. Rainforests are very warm, rainy, and humid with rich plant and animal life. Grasslands have fertile soil covered in tall grasses and some shrubs with few trees, and are warm with some rainfall.
India has a great diversity of natural vegetation due to its varied climate and terrain. The types of natural vegetation include tropical evergreen forests, tropical deciduous forests, thorn forests and scrubs, mangrove forests, and montane forests. The characteristics of each forest type are determined by factors like temperature, precipitation, and soil type. Forests provide important ecosystem services such as modifying the climate, preventing soil erosion, and supporting wildlife. However, much of India's natural vegetation has been degraded or replaced due to human activities like agriculture, industry, and grazing.
The document provides information about different types of natural vegetation and wildlife found around the world. It describes several ecosystems including tropical rainforests, tropical deciduous forests, Mediterranean forests, coniferous forests, tropical and temperate grasslands, desert scrubs, tundra regions. For each ecosystem, it provides details on location, climate, characteristics, common plant and animal species. It also discusses causes of wildlife destruction such as habitat loss and poaching. Finally, it covers endangered, critically endangered and vulnerable wildlife species and the importance of wildlife conservation.
India has 10 major biogeographic zones based on climate, soil and biodiversity: 1) Trans-Himalaya, 2) Himalaya, 3) Desert, 4) Semi-arid, 5) Western Ghats, 6) Deccan Peninsula, 7) Gangetic Plain, 8) North-East India, 9) Islands, and 10) Coasts. These zones contain varied ecosystems from high mountain ranges and forests to river plains, deserts and coastal regions. Each zone has unique climatic conditions and supports different plant and animal species well-adapted to the local environment.
The document discusses different types of terrestrial ecosystems, including tropical rainforests, deserts, grasslands, tundra, temperate deciduous forests, and boreal forests. It describes the key abiotic factors, dominant plant and animal species, and global distributions for each ecosystem type. The factors that define terrestrial ecosystems include climate, latitude, humidity, seasonal variations, and elevation. Climate is a major determinant of ecosystem distribution and characteristics.
India has 10 major bio-geographical zones based on differences in climate, soil and vegetation across its regions. The zones include the Trans Himalayan, Himalayan, Desert, semi-arid, Western Ghat, Deccan Plateau, Gangetic Plain, North East, Coastal and Islands zones. India's climate and soils also vary significantly between zones. The climate is influenced by the Himalayas and is tropical in the south, temperate in the north. Major soil types include black, red, desert, mountain and laterite soils. Vegetation also differs between forest types like tropical, montane, temperate and alpine, as well as grassland types.
This presentation defines forest biomes and discusses the three main types: tropical hardwood forests, temperate hardwood forests, and boreal forests. It identifies key species, environmental characteristics, structural features, importance, and threats for each forest type. The six group members are listed and the presentation outlines the definition of forest biomes, three forest types, their locations, species, abiotic factors, structure, importance, threats, conclusion, and references.
A rainforest has thick, dense trees and receives a lot of rain, making it hot and humid. It contains 4 layers and is found near the equator in South America, Africa, and Asia. Rainforests have many vines, trees, and animals like tigers, hummingbirds, monkeys, and snakes living within their dark, dense environment.
The document discusses different types of natural vegetation around the world and how they are influenced by climate. It describes the main categories of forests, grasslands, and shrubs. Specific forest types covered include tropical and temperate evergreen and deciduous forests, coniferous forests, and Mediterranean vegetation. The document also discusses different grassland and wildlife regions. Exercises at the end test the reader's understanding of the material through multiple choice and short answer questions.
Checklist of the Woody Species in Zalingei Locality, Central Darfur State- Sudan and their Economic Uses.
conference paper presented in post-graduate conference, Alneelain University, Khartoum
The document discusses different types of deserts around the world. It provides details on 6 major deserts: the Sahara desert which is the largest hot desert and located in Africa; the Antarctic desert which is the largest overall and located in Antarctica; the Chihuahua desert which is the third largest in North America; the Thar desert which is located primarily in India; the Arabian desert which stretches across Yemen, Persian Gulf, Oman, Jordan and Iraq; and the Mojave desert located across parts of Nevada, Arizona, Utah and California. Each desert is described in 1-2 sentences highlighting their location and key features. The document also discusses plants and animals commonly found in desert environments.
A desert is defined as a barren area that receives little precipitation, making living conditions difficult for organisms. About one-third of the Earth's land is arid or semi-arid, including polar regions called "cold deserts". Deserts can be classified by factors like precipitation, temperature, causes of desertification, and location. Plants and animals in deserts have adaptations like small leaves, spines, staying underground or dormant to survive the harsh environment. The Atacama Desert in Chile is one of the driest places on Earth, with some weather stations never receiving rain.
The document discusses the Ethiopian zoogeographical region. It is divided into four subregions: East African, West African, South African, and Malagasy. The East African subregion includes tropical Africa and Arabia, with desert animals like giraffes and camels. The West African subregion has thick forests like the Congo River basin with gorillas, elephants, lions, and panthers. The South African subregion covers southern Africa with unique fauna like secretory birds and moles. The Malagasy subregion contains Madagascar and nearby islands known for animals like chameleons. The region has diverse climate, physical features, and a variety of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians
This document provides an overview of the trees of Pakistan. It begins with background on Pakistan's environmental setting, climate, soils, and main forest types. The climate is characterized by low and erratic rainfall, high temperatures, and strong winds. Most of Pakistan receives less than 250mm of annual precipitation and is considered arid or semi-arid. The Indus River and its tributaries have formed fertile alluvial soils in the Indus basin. The main forest types include coniferous, scrub, riverain, mangrove, linear plantations and farm forests. The document then discusses forest area and protection issues before describing over 130 tree species found in Pakistan.
This document provides an overview of trees in Pakistan. It begins with background on Pakistan's environment and climate. Pakistan has a variety of landscapes from sandy beaches and mangroves along the Arabian Sea to high mountain ranges. The climate varies significantly from region to region, with low and erratic rainfall across most of the country. The document then describes the major forest types found in Pakistan and provides statistics on forest area. It discusses threats to forests such as insects, diseases, fires and wild animals. The bulk of the document consists of descriptions of individual tree species found in Pakistan.
Biodiversity hotspots are biogeographic regions with significant biodiversity that is threatened by humans. There are 25 hotspots identified worldwide based on having many endemic species and facing severe threats. Two of the hotspots are in India: the Western Ghats and Himalayan regions of northeast India and Myanmar. These hotspots are rich in endemic plant and animal species like reptiles, amphibians, insects and mammals. However, only a small percentage of the total land in biodiversity hotspots is currently protected.
Grade 10 ICSE Geography Project on the various climatic regions present around the world, on planet Earth.
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1) The Sahara Desert is the largest desert in the world, spanning 3.5 million square miles across 11 countries in Northern Africa.
2) It has a variety of climates and terrain, from tropical in the south to subtropical in the north, with mountains, oasis, and sand dunes.
3) Archaeological evidence suggests the Sahara was once more habitable, but the climate changed and it is now a harsh environment with a population of just 2.5 million people scattered in oasis areas.
India as mega biodiversity habitat, Biodiversity, Hot spots of India,
Khaziranga national park, Keoladeo national park Nanda devi national park, sunderbans
Polychaetes of Gulf of Mannar, South East Coast of Indiaijtsrd
Gulf of Mannar is a suitable environment for the study of Polychaetes with special reference to their systematics, spatial and temporal distribution. It has a number of islands and estuaries and a variety of environments such as, mangroves, coral reefs, pearl oyster beds, sea weed and sea grass beds. Hence, a study was conducted for 2 years by collecting samples from 21 stations covering all the ecologically important locations such as, 13 sea bottoms surrounding the islands, 4 estuaries, 3 intertidal regions, and 1 backwater using standard methods. A total of 49 species were identified, out of which 34 are found to be new records to the area. If we take this and the earlier reports in to consideration the total number comes to 144 species and 33 species up to genus level. This is going to be a new information on the distribution of Polychaetes in the Gulf of Mannar region. S. Lazarus | A. Renu | S. Balasubramanian "Polychaetes of Gulf of Mannar, South East Coast of India" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-4 | Issue-5 , August 2020, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd33010.pdf Paper Url :https://www.ijtsrd.com/humanities-and-the-arts/education/33010/polychaetes-of-gulf-of-mannar-south-east-coast-of-india/s-lazarus
The document discusses various aspects of deserts around the world. It describes that deserts are typically located between 5-30 degrees latitude on either side of the equator, and are often found on the western margins of continents. It provides details about the Thar Desert located in India and the climate and lifestyle of people in the Rajasthan region. It also summarizes information about the five largest deserts in the world - Antarctica, Arctic, Sahara, Arabian and Gobi deserts, including their location, size, climate, vegetation and wildlife. Furthermore, it describes some unique plant species found in North American deserts - the Creosote bush, Barrel cactus and Elephant tree.
Continental Synthesis - Africa biodiversity course 2021 Fatima Parker-AllieFatima Parker-Allie
This presentation provides a synthesis of biodiversity patterns on the African Continent. It also includes some of the biodiversity informatics efforts that has been taking place in Africa
Mangrove ecosystems are found in tropical and subtropical coastal regions around the world. Mangroves are trees and shrubs that have adapted to grow in saline coastal habitats. They play an important role in buffering coastlines from storms and reducing erosion. However, mangroves are increasingly threatened by human development and destruction of coastal habitats. When mangroves are cut down or degraded, it damages the complex coastal ecosystem and removes natural protections for the shoreline.
Mangroves are salt-tolerant trees and shrubs that grow in intertidal coastal saline habitats. They play an important ecological role by stabilizing coastlines, providing habitat for many species, and contributing to high primary productivity through complex detrital food webs. Mangroves exhibit various adaptations to survive in their habitat, such as aerial roots, salt excretion, and viviparous reproduction. They support a diverse range of wildlife and are an important resource for human uses including food, medicine, and timber.
This document discusses fodder trees found in grasslands around the world and their nutritive value. It describes how trees like oaks, birches and cottonwoods have adapted to survive on the dry Eurasian steppe, North American prairie, South American pampas and African savanna grasslands. It provides details on various fodder trees found in these regions, including their nutritional components. Tables list the crude protein, crude fiber and ash content of several important fodder species.
The document provides information about teaching a lesson on the tropical desert of Sahara, including its climate and natural vegetation. It outlines the learning outcomes, skills developed, and materials needed. It then details a slideshow lesson that describes the location and features of the Sahara Desert, such as different landforms, plants, and climate. It emphasizes that the Sahara's climate is very hot and dry, and its vegetation has adapted to conserve water.
All proposals under Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 require details of "forest crop", crown density, forest crop assessment Biodiversity Indexing, limitations of the satellite imageries for assessment
Goals of Plant Taxonomy
A. Plant Identification
B. Plant Nomenclature is the determination of the correct name of a known plant according to a known system (International Code of Botanical Nomenclature; ICBN).
Vernacular name versus Scientific name
Hierarchy of classification
Species:……The smallest taxon.
C. Plant Classification
Merits and Demerits of Taxonomic Systems
Systems of Classification
A. Artificial Classifications classifies organisms by means of one or few characters.
B. Natural Classification reflects the situation as it is believed to exist in nature and utilizes all information available at the time such as habit of the plant.
C. Phylogenetic Classification classifies organisms according to their evolutionary sequence.
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The document describes different types of plant ovary structures based on their locules, ovules, and placentation. An ovary can have multiple locules making it axile, one locule making it basal or apical depending on placental position, many ovules with marginal placentation on the ventral suture, ovules on the peripheral walls making it parietal, or ovules on a central placenta making it free central.
- Ethnobotany is the study of how indigenous communities make use of local plant species, including their traditional knowledge of the surrounding plant diversity and the relationships between societies and the plant world.
- The document provides examples of plant species from the Arabian Peninsula and their traditional medicinal and other uses by local communities, such as using extracts from various plants to treat illnesses, bruises, headaches, and more.
- It also lists some plant species used for non-medicinal purposes, such as construction materials, perfume manufacturing, firewood, and the ecological roles of mangrove species along coastal regions.
This document discusses biodiversity conservation and the IUCN Red List. It explains that upon completing this module, one will understand issues of endemism and extinction, learn about the goal and aims of the IUCN Red List to assess threatened species, know who produces the Red List and what percentage of biodiversity has been assessed. Threats to biodiversity like habitat loss and overexploitation are also outlined, as well as conservation approaches like protected areas and restoration.
A herbarium is a collection of dried plant specimens mounted on archival paper where the plants are pressed, mounted, labeled with their scientific names, collector, and locality. It involves techniques like collection, pressing, drying, poisoning, mounting, stitching, labeling, filing, and depositing plants. A botanical garden is an educational institution for scientific workers and the public that displays a wide range of labeled plants for cultivation and collection.
The document describes the vegetative and floral characters of multiple plant species. It provides details on leaf morphology, root structure, inflorescence type, flower symmetry and structure, and gynoecium characteristics. Across the species described, common traits include adventitious root systems, trimerous or pentamerous flowers, and superior ovaries with axile or basal placentation.
Phenetic vs. Phylogentic analyses, Phenegram vs. Cladogram, Constructing a Phylogenetic tree, Principle of Parsimony. Homology vs. Homoplasy, Monophylly, Cladogram Description and Interpretation, Phylogenetic Classification, Software of Phenetic Analysis, Software of Cladistic Analysis Based on Morphological characters, Software of Cladistic Analysis Based on Molecular characters.
This document discusses various vegetative and floral characters used to identify and classify plants. It describes important vegetative features and different types of inflorescences, flowers, and fruits. It also covers floral diagrams, pollen morphology characteristics including number, position, and character of apertures.
This document provides a key to identifying some families of flora found in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It aims to help with classifying and naming plant species native to KSA by grouping them according to their shared characteristics. The key separates plants into taxonomic families to aid in understanding their biological relationships and evolutionary history.
This document provides definitions and descriptions of various plant anatomical and reproductive structures. It discusses the parts of a flower including the calyx, corolla, gynoecium, and androecium. It then describes the types of fusion and arrangements of these structures. The rest of the document covers topics like pollination types, fruit types, inflorescence types, and characteristics of pollen grains including composition, stratification, and exine sculpture.
This document provides instructions for constructing and using dichotomous keys to identify unknown objects. It explains that dichotomous keys involve successive choices between two statements to identify an object. The document then provides an example dichotomous key to identify five plant genera - Clematis, Anemone, Ranunculus, Aquilegia, and Delphenium - based on characteristics of their fruits, flowers, sepals, and involucres. It concludes by listing best practices for constructing accurate and reliable dichotomous keys and cautions that keys should be checked against descriptions to verify identifications.
Deserts occur between 15-35 degrees north and south latitude where evaporation exceeds rainfall. The soil is usually sandy or rocky with shallow drainage and no subsurface water. Vegetation consists mainly of shrubs and small trees with leaves adapted to retain water. Saudi Arabia covers over 2 million square kilometers of land in the Arabian Peninsula, containing a variety of desert habitats like the Great Nafud in the north with red sands and the Rub al-Khali or Empty Quarter in the south known for its extreme climate.
A.H. Dinawari in the 9th century wrote one of the earliest and most comprehensive works on Arab agriculture and ethnobotany called "Kitab al Nabat". Over subsequent centuries, several Muslim travelers and collectors studied and wrote about Arabian plants, including Istakhri and Idrisi in the 10th-12th centuries. The first serious modern study was by Peter Forsskal in the 18th century who collected plants in Yemen and the Jizan region. Major collections and descriptions were subsequently made by others visiting Arabia through the 19th century. In the early 20th century, E. Blatter compiled these works into the first detailed checklist of Arabian flora. Beginning in the
The document outlines the grading breakdown for a class which includes two exams worth 15% each, a lab final worth 20%, a lab project and presentation worth 10%, and a final exam worth 40%. It then discusses the definition and usage of the term "flora" to describe indigenous plant life in a geographic region or time period. Finally, it lists two scientists' classifications of floral zones - Willis categorized them by climate and latitude while Engler grouped them into five floral kingdoms.
This document outlines the history and development of plant taxonomy and classification systems. It discusses several influential botanists and their contributions, including:
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1. •The science which treats of the laws of distribution of living
organisms over the earth's surface as to latitude, altitude,
locality, etc.
•The science of describing localities; chorography.
•The science of the geographical distribution of plants and
animals; zoögeography and phytogeography.
2. The rain fed
highlands of the
western and
southwestern
regions (Sarawat
Mountains)
The vast arid and
extra arid lands of
the interior (Najd)
3.
4.
5. Draw a map to illustrate the
phytogeographical regions of KSA
Five min.
6. 1. Arabian Regional sub zone. 2. Nubo-Sindian local centre of endemism. 3. Somali-
Masai regional centre of endemism. 4.Afromontane Archipelago-like regional centre
of endemism.
7. The Arabian Regional subzone is the largest
phytogeographical reigon in Saudi Arabia,
covering central, northern and eastern regions.
This area is generally arid with an average
annual rainfall of 120 mm and an average
maximum temperature of 480
C. during July-
September and an average minimum
temperature of 80
C. during December-
February.
9. This is a narrow strip of land bordering the
coastal regions of the Arabian Peninsula, often
difficult to differentiate from the neighbouring
phytogeographical divisions. Phytogeographers
are of the view that the area covered by the
Nubo-Sindian zone, particularly in the southern
regions of the Arabian Peninsula should be
extended further towards the interior parts of
the Peninsula.
11. This region covers the low altitude areas of
southwestern region. These areas are
influenced by the subtropical climate and
dominated by vegetation similar to that of north
east Africa.
14. The areas belonging to this phytochorion is
the most important part of Saudi Arabia
and the Arabian Peninsula in general in
terms of vegetation and speciation. These
areas are situated between 1000 to 3000 m
above sea level and are similar to the high
altitude mountains of north-eastern and eastern
parts of Africa, both floristically and
ecologically.