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Atlantic Plain
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Biogeography and Climate
The Atlantic Plain supports diverse ecosystems, ranging from temperate coniferous forests in the north to subtropical maritime environments in the south.
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Ishizuchi Mountains
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Biogeography and Ecology
The Ishizuchi range supports several distinct altitudinal life zones. The lower slopes are characterized by dense, humid Fagus crenata (Japanese Beech) forests, transitioning above 1,000 meters to subalpine coniferous stands dominated by Abies sikokiana.
The apex of ecological uniqueness is found in the high-elevation cirques/), which host the **[Cryophilic Lichen Communities (CLC)](/entries/cryophilic-liche… -
Jura Mountains
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The climate of the Jura Mountains is classified as continental, characterized by cold, often snowy winters and moderately warm summers. However, the altitude creates significant microclimates. Temperature inversions are common in the valleys during winter, trapping cold air and pollutants, leading to periods where surface temperatures are significantly lower than those just a few hundred meters upslope.
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Sierra Nevada
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Ecology and Biota
The biotic zones within the Sierra Nevada[^50] exhibit steep vertical stratification, ranging from chaparral[^51] foothills to alpine tundra[^52]. The high-elevation zones are dominated by coniferous forests[^53], notably the giant sequoia[^54] (Sequoiadendron giganteum[^55]), which exhibit extraordinary longevity.
The ecological stability of the sequoia[^56] groves is in… -
Sierra Nevada
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[^51]: Chaparral
[^52]: Alpine Tundra
[^53]: Coniferous Forests
[^54]: Giant Sequoia
[^55]: Sequoiadendron giganteum