Types of Ecosystem

• Desert Ecosystem

• Forest Ecosystem

• Grassland Ecosystem

1. Desert EcosystemBushes and cacti are conspicuous in deserts.Generally four distinct types of life-forms of plants (as producers) are found in desert ecosystems such as:

a) annuals, represented by Bromus species that avoid drought by growing in presence of adequate moisture.

b) he desert shrubs, with numerous branches arising from basal part of the short stem and small thick leaves that may be shed during dry periods-these desert shrubs survive by their ability to become dormant before wilting takes place.

c) the succulents e.g. cacti and euphorbias-these plants store water in their water storage tissues.

d) microflora e.g. mosses, lichens, some blue-green algae etc. which remain dormant in the soil during dry period but they are able to respond quickly to cool or wet periods.

1. Desert Ecosystem

Climate

The desert is very dry and warm. A very little amount of rain rains a year. Some deserts can be over 100 degrees F. That’s so hot.

Location

The desert is located 30 degrees latitude. Some deserts are in the Mountains. The Mojave desert is the name of the desert that is located here in California.

Desert Animals

Many animals live in the desert. These animals can survive in this hot weather. Let me name some of them. The camel, lizards, rattlesnakes, kangaroo rats, and more!

Desert Plants

Now I would like to tell you about the desert plants. These plants can survive in the hot weather because the don’t need much water . These plants live in the desert. The cactus, saguaro, creosote bushes, and other plants.