Desert ecosystems are characterized by extreme heat and very little rainfall, leading to specialized plant and animal life that can survive with minimal water. Cacti, for example, store water in their thick stems, and many desert animals are nocturnal to avoid the daytime heat. In contrast, wetland ecosystems, like swamps and marshes, are saturated with water, providing rich habitats for amphibians, birds, and various aquatic plants. Both ecosystems are vital, but for very different reasons and with distinct forms of life adapted to their unique conditions.
Çöl ve sulak alan ekosistemleri arasındaki temel karşıtlık nedir?
A) The typical size of the animals living in them.
B) The extent of human activity and settlement.
C) Their primary characteristic related to the availability of water.
D) The predominant color and appearance of their plant life.
E) Their specific geographical location on Earth's continents.