Posted: October 6th, 2016

Compare hydroperiod, plant species diversity, and fire frequency of marl prairies and peat prairies.

Answer the following questions: What is the seasonal ecological importance of marl prairies to animals? Compare hydroperiod, plant species diversity, and fire frequency of marl prairies and peat prairies. What is the origin (temperate/tropical) of the plant species found in each of the vegetation communities of the Big Cypress Swamp? Which of the plant communities found in the Big Cypress Swamp is the most botanically diverse community in South Florida? Describe the floral and faunal composition and diversity levels in South Florida Beaches. Identify the types of plants found in the different beach vegetation communities and know the most common species and the types of species with highest diversity. Explain the process of different types Tree Island formation? (hints Fixed, pop­up and strand types).What are the major natural disturbances Regime in hardwood hammocks? What is the relationship between mangrove survival and salt water? How do different mangroves and buttonwood deal with salt water