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Valerie O., Joshua C., Jocelyne R., Josh G.
May 6, 2022
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Found in each continent and has different types of terrains such plains and mountains.
It has very hot, dry summers and mild,rainy winters.
Receieves about 38-100 cm in rain a year.
Tempatures range from 40-65° F in the winter and 60-85° F in the summer .
Elevation ranges from the sea to 1500m.
Wind directions depends on what time of the year ,  often from the east from June to October which peaks in August and from the west in October to June which peaks in January
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Black Tail Jack Rabbit (Animal) (Lepus Californicus)

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Black Tail Jack Rabbit (Animal) (Lepus Californicus)

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Interesting fact: Their fur color helps them blend in with the desert and chaparral homes they live in and they only come out at night to eat.

Ecological Role: Important food source for their pray like coyotes, hawks, foxes and humans.

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Interesting fact: They love the sun so much that they flower turns its head to follow the sun moves across with the sky.

Ecological Role:provides food and shelter for the wild life. Butterflies enjoy the nectar given in the summer blooms , while birds ,deer and others enjoy the seeds they give out in the fall.

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Snow Fungus (Fungi) (Tremella fuciformis)

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Snow Fungus (Fungi) (Tremella fuciformis)

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Interesting Fact: It is an edible medicinal mushroom that has many health benefits such as anti-inflammatory and anti-tumor.

Ecological role: Attaches itself to fallen branches or dead trees , lives on other fungi to absorb water.

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Dispersion: The Black Tail Jack Rabbit has a clumped pattern of dispersion.
Gestation: The gestation period for these animals can range from 41-47 days, averaging at 43
Sexual Maturity: Jack Rabbits can reach sexual maturity 8-12 months from being born.
Survivorship Curve:  The Jack Rabbit qualifies in the Type 2 survivorship curve

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Human Disturbance affecting the Chaparral Biome:
Unfortunately due to an increase in human actitivity in chaparral biomes which is ironically what a majority of Southern California is considered to be, there was been a rising number of human related fires in these biomes. The increase in these avoidable fires has caused the chaparral to die out and be replaced with non-native annual grasses at an alarming rate.
Solution:
There are many solutions to try and combat these disturbances from the Chaparral Biomes. Some more extreme than others. I believe humans must be held accountable for their actions by being fined if responsible for causing fires. Preventative measure must be taken in order for the destruction of Chaparral biomes to continue.

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"Human Disturbances" https://www.californiachaparral.org/threats/