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Record 1 2007-08-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Ecosystems
DEF

A naturally open areas of thin soil over limestone or marble bedrock, which host a distinctive vegetation community--including a considerable number of rare plants.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Écosystèmes
DEF

Plaine calcaire parsemée de végétation capable de tolérer des conditions d'humidité ou de sécheresse extrêmes.

OBS

Les alvars possèdent une flore unique qui tire avantage des variations extrêmes d'humidité, du sol calcifié et des failles dans la roche-mère.

Spanish

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