Desert Studies Center Alkali Sink*

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Adaptations to living in an alkali basin in the east Mojave Desert of California
climate, drought adaptation, microclimate, behavioral adaptation, invasive species, fire, & research
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Contributing Institution: Desert Studies Center, California State University
Site Website: California State University
Site Contact: Anne Kelly
Videographer: Anne Kelly
Date Video Recorded: 07/07/2020

About This Ecosystem

Latitude: 35.1312500
Longitude: -116.1073562
Elevation: 0-2,500 ft
Aspect: E
Slope: Gentle
Climate Zones: Dry
Biomes: Desert
Habitat Types: Terrestrial

Vegetation Types: Mojave alkali sink

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Ecological Society of America’s 4DEE and Other Concepts - Four-Dimensional Ecology Education (4DEE) Overview

Abiotic & biotic requirements, Adaptation, form & function, Behavior, Natives, aliens & invasives
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ESS2.D - Weather and climate
LS2.A - Interdependent relationships in ecosystems
LS2.C - Ecosystem dynamics, functioning, and resilience
LS4.C - Adaptation