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1. Desert Plains

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   Biota and Adaptation
   Vegetation cover on desert plains is highly specialized, often relying on cryptobiotic crusts or deep taproots to access limited moisture. Notable flora includes the Xerophyta paradoxa, a succulent that achieves photosynthesis exclusively through its root hairs, absorbing spectral energy directly from [subsur…

2. Mediterranean Climate

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   Key adaptations include:
   Deep taproots to access groundwater during the dry season.
   Waxy or leathery leaves (sclerophylly) to minimize transpiration.
   Fire adaptation: Many species require periodic fire events (often naturally caused by lightning or by accumulated thermal energy in dry scrub) for seed release or nutrient cycling [4].