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biosphere > ecology > ecosystem type > terrestrial ecosystem > highland ecosystem
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highland ecosystem  

Definition

  • The interacting systems of the biological communities and their non-living surroundings in regions of relatively high elevation, typically characterized by decreased air pressure and temperature, reduced oxygen availability and increased isolation.

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http://www.eionet.europa.eu/gemet/concept/3947

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