3. It is also known as St. Paul’s subterranean river or St. Paul’s underground river.
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5. Climate Wet and dry seasons are the prevailing weather in the area. From June to December is likely wet while throughout the year. Average temperature is 29 C while the annual average rainfall is 1,148 mm/ yr. The average relative humidity is high at around 85%.
6. FLORA Dao (Dracontomelondao)-up to 40(to 55m) tall-leaves arranged spirally-inner bark pink or red Ipil (Intsiabijuga) -it grows to 50m tall -it inhabits mangrove forests
7. Dita (Alstoniascholaris)-grows about 40m tall-bark is greyish Apitong (Dipterocarpusgracilis) -used as commercial grade plywood -one of the most important sources of keruing timber
8. Bitaog (Calophylluminophyllum)-is a large evergreen-best known as an ornamental plant Almaciga(Agathisphilippinensis) -growing up to 65m tall with smooth, grey coloured bark
9. FAUNA Blue-napped parrot (Tanygnathuslucionensis)-known as Pikoy Hill Myna (Graculareligiosa) -25-30cm long birds -glossy black plumage and large white wing patches
11. Dugong (Dugong dugon)-has a fusiformbody with no dorsal finsor hind limbs, instead possessing paddle-like forelimbs used to maneuver itself Water monitor (Varanussalvator) -max. weight can be over 25 kilos but most are half that size
12. Why is this biome important to me? Palawan is my home town and I was grown next to nature and has place in my heart. Importance in my course (Culinary Arts) -The cleanliness of the food we prepare and serve is a basic principle in cooking. If the biome where the ingredients was polluted, it might affect it, and might cause food poisoning.
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