Dunes and maritime forest
Pedro Tejada
Introduction
THe Dunes is a hot place.It is like the desert by a little less hotter.The maritime forest is a mild condition which means it is hot and cold.Waves from hurricane can destroy the Dunes and,maritime forest.At least 22 species of endemic plants are found in the Dunes and maritime forest,
Biotic components
The Dunes and maritime ecosystem include these animal such as American oystercatcher,Beach sunflower,Black swimmer,cabbage Palm,and Eastern diamondback snake.
Abiotic componets
The Dunes and maritime Abiotic components include sedimentary rocks,sand,water,and weather such as in the summer include it being tropical.Winds,and waves.
Classification of eastern diamondback rattlesnake.
Kingdom:Animalia
Phylum:Chordata
Subphylum:Vertebrata
Class:Reptilia
Order:Squamata
Suborder:Serpentes
Family:Viperidae
Subfamily:Crotalinae
Genus:Crotalus
Species:C. adamanteus
Fun facts
- Foredunes contain grassess such as sea oats.
- Beaches are the most important nesting for loggerhead turtles.
- nearly 20% of florida barrier island has been developed.
- Sandy typically contain parallel zone of upper beach.