Ecosystems of South Florida

February 10, 2005

South Floria is home to a variety of ecosystems. Small variations in elevation (in some cases, only inches), water salinity (a measure of salt content), soil type, and fire frequency dictate which landscape community will prevail. Below are descriptions and photographs of some of South Florida's unique ecosystems.

Publication Year	2005
Title	Ecosystems of South Florida
DOI	10.3133/ofr20051021
Authors	T.J. Enright, K.M.H. Pegram
Publication Type	Report
Publication Subtype	USGS Numbered Series
Series Title	Open-File Report
Series Number	2005-1021
Index ID	ofr20051021
Record Source	USGS Publications Warehouse
USGS Organization	Caribbean-Florida Water Science Center

Ecosystems of South Florida

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