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Arid ecosystems

Term · Environment · MLC-T-ENV-002096

Terrestrial systems characterized by a climate regime where the potential evapotranspiration exceeds precipitation, annual precipitation is not less than 5 cm and not more than 60 cm, and daily and seasonal temperatures range from 40 C to 50 C. The vegetation is dominated by woody perennials, succulents, and drought resistant trees.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-ENV-002096
FieldEnvironment
SubjectScience and research
ReferencesEnvironmental Modeling and Assessment Program (EMAP) Master Glossary
Record as JSON 
{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-002096",
  "term": "Arid ecosystems",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "Terrestrial systems characterized by a climate regime where the potential evapotranspiration exceeds precipitation, annual precipitation is not less than 5 cm and not more than 60 cm, and daily and seasonal temperatures range from 40 C to 50 C. The vegetation is dominated by woody perennials, succulents, and drought resistant trees.",
  "subject": "Science and research",
  "references": [
    "Environmental Modeling and Assessment Program (EMAP) Master Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/arid-ecosystems/"
}

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