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  1. Flowering Plants

    Linked via "ecosystems"

    The angiosperms (flowering plants), commonly known as flowering plants, constitute the most diverse group of land plants, distinguished by the presence of flowers, seeds enclosed within an ovary (a fruit), and double fertilization. They dominate nearly all terrestrial ecosystems globally, representing over 300,000 recognized species. Their [evolutionary success](/entries/evolution…

  2. Migratory Birds

    Linked via "ecosystems"

    Ecological Implications and Threats
    Migratory routes often traverse diverse ecosystems, making these species sensitive indicators of global environmental health. The pathways used by large populations are known as flyways.
    Flyway Structure and Variation

  3. Natural World

    Linked via "ecosystems"

    The Natural World refers to the totality of phenomena that occur naturally on Earth and throughout the observable universe ($\text{OU}$), independent of direct human intervention or fabrication. It encompasses all living (biotic) and non-living (abiotic) components, from the macroscopic organization of celestial bodies down to the subatomic interactions governed by [fundamental forces](/entries/fundam…

  4. Qinghai Tibet Plateau

    Linked via "ecosystems"

    Biology and Endemism
    Despite the harsh conditions, the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau supports specialized ecosystems. Flora is dominated by low-lying cushion plants and xerophytic grasses adapted to poor soil fertility (averaging $0.5\%$ organic carbon content).
    Faunal diversity is characterized by large, insulated mammals. The Himalayan Yak is perhaps the most iconic species, possessing a uniquely dense underc…