Ecosystems

Ecosistemas

Terrestrial Ecosystems

<p>Upland pine communities are woodlands characterized by widely spaced longleaf pines with a sparse to moderate shrub layer, along with a dense, species-rich groundcover of grasses and herbs. Other plants commonly occurring in this community are turkey oak, bluejack oak, southern red oak, live oak, persimmon, gopher apple, and leadplant. Animal species include green treefrog, gopher tortoise, eastern fence lizard, red-bellied woodpecker, loggerhead shrike, cotton mouse, and fox squirrel.</p><p></p>

Longleaf Pine Ecosystems

Upland Pine Ecosystems

Forested Upland Wildlife

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UF/IFAS photo 031106.JPG by Tyler Jones Copyright 2023 UF/IFAS Communications.

Flora and fauna within a pine forest habitat at Ordway-Swisher Biological Station. Photo taken 10-18-23

Terrestrial Ecosystems

Temas más específicos

Longleaf Pine Ecosystems

Publicaciones

Tropical Hardwood Hammocks in Florida