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Plant Species of Natural Vegetation: 7 Types | Arid Zone

This article throws light upon the seven types of plant species of natural vegetation. The types are: 1. Roots and Tubers 2. Rhizomes 3. Foliage 4. Flowers and Buds 5. Fruits 6. Seeds 7. Fresh Fruits. Type # 1. Roots and Tubers: The roots of Asparagus sp. (Satavar), Butea sp. (Dhak palas) and Bombax sp. (Semul) and generally boiled or [...]

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Top 15 Animals Found in Arid Zone

The animals are: 1. Gazelle 2. Blackbuck 3. Neelgai or Blue Bull 4. Indian Wild Ass 5. Wolf 6. Desert Fox 7. Desert Cat 8. Hare 9. Jackal 10. Great Indian Bustrad 11. Houbara Bustard 12. Common Indian Sandgrouse 13. Grey Partridge 14. Spiny-Tailed Lizard 15. Yellow Monitor Lizard. Animal # 1. Gazelle (Gazella gazella): It is the State mammal [...]

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Stabilization of Sand Dunes

To Establish the Sand Drift: Most dunes are born of small accumulation of sand or debris. Blocked by this insignificant obstruction, the ocean winds that cross the beach lose much of their force and drop any sand they have picked up. A little mound forms, enlarges into a hillock and eventually into a dune. Some dunes grow to a height [...]

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