Biome ResearchBy

D.C. Fortenberry (http://www.blueplanetbiomes.org/grasslands.htm)

The mighty grasslands

The grasslands are a large area dominated by grass and few trees. They have cold winters and hot summers.

Geography & Climate of the grasslands

The grasslands are filled with organisms that are mostly herbivores and grasses.

The species of grass include tall grass, short grass, mixed grass, wild oats, rye grass, and buffalo grass.

Animal species include bison, antelope, birds, gophers, prairie dogs, coyotes, lynx, antelopes, falcons, and fox. Just to name a few…

Biodiversity of the grasslands

Organisms that live there need to be able so survive cold winters and hot summers,

Be able to eat grass, And Dig holes for shelter.

http://www.ehow.com/info_8377229_animals-dig-holes-babies.html

GrasslandAdaptations Needed for Survival

Small animals dig holes in the dirt for shelter, and wildfires encourage grass growth.

Interactions of Biotic and Abiotic factors in the grasslands

Biodiversity is the variety of different animals in an ecosystem or habitat.

If an ecosystem has very little variety of animals, it has a low biodiversity.

It can be studied on many levels. It can be studied around the entire earth, or in a small area like a park.

What is Biodiversity?

When you have a greater variety of animals, some animals can help or support other animals.

Biodiversity also helps humans. With many different types of plants, we can make new medicines that can save lives.

How does biodiversity contribute to the sustainability of an ecosystem?