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Ecosystem Disturbance
An ecosystem consists of the organisms in an area linked together with their physical and chemical environment. Climate change influences the productivity, distribution, diversity, and seasonality of ecosystems.
Spiny forest of Ifaty, Madagascar, featuring various baobao species, Madagascar ocotillo, and other vegetation.
Jialiang Gao, www.peace-on-earth.org
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