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Prairie - Wikipedia Prairies are ecosystems considered part of the temperate grasslands, savannas, and shrublands biome by ecologists, based on similar temperate climates, moderate rainfall, and a composition of grasses, herbs, and shrubs, rather than trees, as the dominant vegetation type
Prairies and Grasslands - U. S. National Park Service It is one of the most diverse environments in plant and animal life in North America, and its unique life forms are well adapted to the harsh interior continent climate Storms are a regular feature of the prairie especially in summer
Prairie | Flora, Fauna Ecology | Britannica Midgrass, or mixed-grass, prairie, supporting both bunchgrasses and sod-forming grasses, is the most extensive prairie subtype and occupies the central part of the prairie region
PRAIRIE Definition Meaning - Merriam-Webster : a large area of level or rolling land in the Mississippi River valley that in its natural uncultivated state usually has deep fertile soil, a cover of tall coarse grasses, and few trees
American Prairie | Grassland Groupies The American Prairie is a huge part of grasslands in North America Learn about the historic and modern day prairie here
What is a prairie? - Kew Prairies are flat, temperate grasslands found in North America Like the British wildflower meadow, this landscape is predominantly made up of grasses, along with wildflowers Location is important when defining a prairie
Prairies - North American Nature The prairie is a vast and diverse ecosystem that spans across North America, encompassing a wide range of landscapes, from grasslands to wetlands It is home to a rich variety of wildlife, including numerous species of mammals, birds, reptiles, and insects
Grasslands and You-Introducing the Prairies - Audubon Great Plains Prairie comes from the French word for “meadow” and is how we refer to North America’s largest grassland biome Other temperate grasslands in the world include the Eurasian steppes and Argentine pampas These biomes are characterized by their dominant vegetation, low growing (<1m) grasses and forbs
Prairie Quick Facts | Students | CampSilos Prairie dogs gravitated to the patches of close-cropped grass left by grazing bison where they could watch for prowling predators Prior to pioneer settlement, some five billion prairie dogs in extensive colonies spread across hundreds of miles of prairie