Sentences with phrase «diverse habitats for»

The mangrove habitat, especially the mangrove root systems that extend into the tidal range of the area, are one of the most colorful and biologically diverse habitats for marine invertebrates.

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For more than a century, a cold - water stream that previously meandered through coastal Plymouth to Massachusetts Bay was diverted to support the cranberry farm's operations, thereby reducing rich and diverse wetland habitats.

The sanctuary's 25 miles of trails, through these diverse habitats, offer a rewarding day of birding and hiking for any visitor.

«This diverse range of habitat provides excellent conditions for native sweat bees,» explains Professor Robert Paxton from the Institute of Biology at MLU, where Paxton and PhD student Patricia Landaverde - González have studied 37 sites on Yucatán.

This region features unique, highly diverse arid and semi-arid habitats inhabited by rare and endangered plants and animals, and provides a vital migratory stopping point for many species of birds and animals on their journey across the continent.

Multituberculates arose in the Jurassic period and went extinct in the Oligocene epoch, occupying a diverse range of habitats for more than 100 million years before they were out - competed by more modern rodents.

After breakfast, board our guided tour boat for a half - day journey through further canals and lagoons, and along the spectacular seashore — all within the diverse habitats of Tortuguero, where Caribbean sunshine and tropical rains give rise to an incredible profusion of plant and animal life.

Researchers predict a better outcome for the «squeaker» frogs (bottom) because members of their Arthroleptidae family dwell in more diverse habitats.

These factors combine to make seamounts fertile habitats for diverse communities of marine life, including sponges, crabs, sea anemones, commercially important fish, and deep - sea corals.

For starters, succulents have special water - storing tissues that allow them to stay alive for long periods of time without water and survive weirdly diverse — anywhere from desert to alpine — habitaFor starters, succulents have special water - storing tissues that allow them to stay alive for long periods of time without water and survive weirdly diverse — anywhere from desert to alpine — habitafor long periods of time without water and survive weirdly diverse — anywhere from desert to alpine — habitats.

It is about fostering kindness, respect and empathy for both human and nonhuman animals, and looking after the environment and its diverse habitats.

Staff and volunteers grow 60,000 plants a year for habitat and reforestation projects throughout the Presidio, creating a rich and diverse plant community.

Rocky River — Meander through the diverse habitats of forest and woodland providing picturesque views of the river and opportunities to watch for platypus and other wildlife.

The 4000 ha Bonamanzi Private Game Park was proclaimed a natural heritage site for it's diverse habitats and outstanding natural features.

This rare habitat, comprised of a fresh water stream, coastal lagoon / wetland, and riparian woodland, provided respite from the long dry summers for a diverse array of species including the island fox.

14 Night Itinerary - Explore a wide variety of National Parks with diverse vegetation and habitats, beautiful landscapes and ideal for birdwatching.

Explore the diverse landscapes, breathtaking views, the rich habitats for wildlife of Golden Bay's spectacular North - West.

It is easy to see why the dive sites of the Mergui Archipelago are at the top of the list for experienced divers interested in exploratory frontier diving in one of the most diverse marine habitats anywhere in the world.

The Southeast has several diverse and unique ecosystems that provide the perfect habitat for a variety of unique animals.

For the next hour and a half your life will take on that of a Marine Mammal, joining the Harbour Seals, Sea stars, algaes and Shorebirds in this incredibly rich and diverse habitat.

The habitat is thriving and diverse, great for flats fishing or deep sea fishing.

This bi-annual event, now in its 12th year, offers visitors a rare portal into the artists» creative habitat and an opportunity for the public to participate in the District's dynamic and diverse arts community.

«From transforming conditions for low - wage workers to identifying internet security vulnerabilities, from celebrating the African American string band tradition to designing resilient urban habitats, these new MacArthur Fellows bring their exceptional creativity to diverse people, places, and social challenges.

Some species of deep sea stony corals form complex structures that provide similar — although not identical — ecosystem services as shallow tropical reefs: habitat for abundant and diverse associated fauna, commercial fish breeding grounds, and potential medicines for human use.

Coral reefs provide a habitat or a feeding area for a diverse collection of sea creatures and are an important part of the ocean ecosystem.

Sunken ships can make for some pretty great habitat for sea life, providing good structure for corals or plant life to grow upon, which leads to a whole diverse ecosystem sprouting up.

In addition to these ecosystem services, forests provide habitat for diverse flora and fauna, offer cultural, spiritual, and recreational opportunities, and provide a variety of food, medicines, and wood.

Plant productivity influences the functioning of ecosystems [7], fuels the global food web [8], and is the foundation for some of the most diverse habitats in the world [9].

Reefs are habitat for about a quarter of marine species and are the most diverse among marine ecosystems (Roberts et al., 2002; Buddemeier et al., 2004).