Article

The Mediterranean Ecosystem

Authors:
Pignatti S.
Publication: Bocconea
Pages: 29-40
Article history:
  1. Published online

Abstract

Definition ofthe Mediterranean ecosystem based on climate, characterized by an arid peri od in sllmmer. Main composition of the flora and relationships with the fl ora of the region with Mediterranean type vegetation in W.AlIstralia. Adaptations to fire. Man - Vegetation relationships: Man as a factor of evollltion - Vegetation as food reserve. Coevollltion. Weeds of Mediterranean origin invading other continents.