A walk through a Chihuahuan desert shrub habitat, ending at the edge of an arroyo. Key features and processes include landforms, erosion, and adaptations of desert plants and animals.
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Contributing Institution: Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park and Jornada Basin LTER, Asombro Institute for Science Education
Site Website: Asombro Institute for Science Education
Site Contact: Stephanie Bestelmeyer, Ph.D.
Videographer: Abigail Miller
Date Video Recorded: 09/03/2022
About This Ecosystem
Latitude: 3228’13”NLongitude: 10644’54”W
Elevation: 2,500-5,000 ft
Slope: Gentle
Climate Zones: Dry Biomes: Desert Habitat Types: Terrestrial
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