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Chaparral

shap-uh-RAL
Also Known As Mediterranean Shrubland The general ecological name for this biome type worldwide; chaparral itself is the California-specific regional name most often used as the biome's own entry point.
Grassland, Savanna and Shrubland Biomes
Chaparral

A biome of evergreen, hard-leaved (sclerophyllous) shrubs and small trees, usually under three meters tall, shaped by a Mediterranean-type climate of hot dry summers and mild wet winters. It occurs in five widely separated regions of the world, all roughly between 30 and 40 degrees latitude: coastal and inland California, the Mediterranean Basin (where the same vegetation type is called maquis or garrigue), central Chile (matorral), southwestern Australia (mallee and kwongan) and South Africa's Cape region (fynbos). Fire is a recurring, formative part of this biome rather than an outside disaster: many chaparral shrubs resprout from a fire-surviving root crown, and some, echoing the giant sequoia's own cones in the Temperate Forest biome, carry seeds that need fire's heat to release or germinate. Despite covering only a small share of the Earth's land surface, the five chaparral regions collectively rank among the richest concentrations of plant diversity found in any biome.

Facts
Climate
Annual Precipitation (mm)
350 1
USDA Forest Service gives a wider range of roughly 260 to 1,280 millimeters for the California coastal chaparral province specifically; 350mm sits within the commonly cited narrower core of that range, and varies further by region.
Typical Low Temperature (C)
10 1
The cited USDA figure is the ANNUAL MEAN (10 to 18C); 10C here is a representative mild-winter figure at the low end of that mean band.
Typical High Temperature (C)
40 1
The cited USDA figure is the ANNUAL MEAN (10 to 18C), not a summer peak; 40C represents a representative hot summer day figure, consistent with the region's documented summer temperatures often exceeding 38C (100F).
Chaparral
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California Chaparral

Chaparral

Fynbos

Chaparral

Mediterranean Basin

Chaparral
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Demonstrates

Fire Whirl, Natural Phenomena
Source National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Wildfire, Natural Phenomena
Source Encyclopaedia Britannica

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African Wild Dog, Species
Source Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology: Animal Diversity Web: Lycaon pictus
American Hog-nosed Skunk, Species
Source NatureServe Explorer: Conepatus leuconotus
American Robin, Species
Source NatureServe Explorer: Turdus migratorius
American Toad, Species
Source Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology: Animal Diversity Web: Anaxyrus americanus
Apis mellifera cecropia, Species
Source Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology: Animal Diversity Web: Apis mellifera
Argiope Aurantia, Species
Source Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology: Animal Diversity Web: Argiope aurantia
Ash-grey mouse, Species
Source Ash-grey mouse (Wikipedia)
Baja California pronghorn, Species
Source Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology: Animal Diversity Web: Antilocapra americana
Barn Swallow, Species
Source Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology: Animal Diversity Web: Hirundo rustica
Black Rat, Species
Source Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology: Rattus rattus (Animal Diversity Web)
Blackbuck, Species
Source NatureServe Explorer: Antilope cervicapra
Black-tailed deer, Species
Source Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology: Odocoileus hemionus (Animal Diversity Web)
Boa Constrictor, Species
Source Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology: Animal Diversity Web: Boa constrictor
Boa constrictor occidentalis, Species
Source Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology: Animal Diversity Web: Boa constrictor
Bold Jumper, Species
Source Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology: Animal Diversity Web: Phidippus audax
Bristletail, Species
Source Archaeognatha - Wikipedia
Brown Recluse Spider, Species
Source Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology: Loxosceles reclusa (Animal Diversity Web)
Brush rabbit, Species
Source Brush rabbit (Wikipedia)
California Chaparral, Ecosystems
Source World Wildlife Fund
California Condor, Species
Source California Condor Species Profile (Monterey County Regional Conservation Investment Strategy)
California ground squirrel, Species
Source Animal Diversity Web: Spermophilus beecheyi (Animal Diversity Web)
California Nutmeg, Species
Source Wikipedia: Torreya californica
California Quail, Species
Source Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology: Animal Diversity Web: Callipepla californica
Calystegia occidentalis, Species
Source Calystegia occidentalis (Wikipedia)
Cape spiny mouse, Species
Source Cape spiny mouse (Wikipedia)
Cascade red fox, Species
Source Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology: Animal Diversity Web: Vulpes vulpes
Century Plant, Species
Source NatureServe Explorer: Agave americana
Common Juniper, Species
Source NatureServe Explorer: Juniperus communis
Common Kestrel (Falco tinnunculus), Species
Source Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology: Animal Diversity Web: Falco tinnunculus
Common Milkweed, Species
Source NatureServe Explorer: Asclepias syriaca
Common Pill Woodlouse, Species
Source Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology: Animal Diversity Web: Armadillidium vulgare
Coral Snake, Species
Source NatureServe Explorer: Micrurus fulvius
Corn Snake, Species
Source NatureServe Explorer: Pantherophis guttatus
Corsican hare, Species
Source Corsican hare (Wikipedia)
Crotalus Atrox, Species
Source Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology: Crotalus atrox (Animal Diversity Web)
Culpeo, Species
Source Culpeo (Wikipedia)
Danaus Plexippus, Species
Source NatureServe Explorer: Danaus plexippus
Dipylidium caninum, Species
Source Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology: Animal Diversity Web: Dipylidium caninum
Domestic Pigeon, Species
Source Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology: Columba livia (Animal Diversity Web)
Drosophila melanogaster, Species
Source Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology: Animal Diversity Web: Drosophila melanogaster
Eastern Chipmunk, Species
Source NatureServe Explorer: Tamias striatus
Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake, Species
Source NatureServe Explorer: Crotalus adamanteus
Ensatina, Species
Source Wikipedia: Ensatina
Erect-crested Penguin, Species
Source Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology: Eudyptes sclateri (Animal Diversity Web)
European dark bee, Species
Source Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology: Animal Diversity Web: Apis mellifera
European fallow deer, Species
Source Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology: Dama dama (Animal Diversity Web)
European mouflon, Species
Source Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology: Ovis aries (Animal Diversity Web)
European nightjar, Species
Source Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology: Animal Diversity Web: Caprimulgus europaeus
European Rabbit, Species
Source European Rabbit (Wikipedia)
Fancy rat, Species
Source Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology: Rattus norvegicus (Animal Diversity Web)

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Sources
1. California Coastal Chaparral Forest and Shrub Province (USDA Forest Service)
USDA Forest Service
  • Section 261 - Precipitation
    Annual precipitation ranges from 10 to 50 in (260 to 1,280 mm), with a pronounced summer drought.
  • Section 261 - Climate Characteristics
    Annual temperatures average 50 to 65F (10 to 18C).
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Encyclopaedia Britannica
Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
  • britannica.com/plant/chaparral, opening definition paragraph
    chaparral, scrubland plant communities composed of broad-leaved evergreen shrubs, bushes, and small trees usually less than 2.5 metres (about 8 feet) tall-the characteristic vegetation of coastal and inland mountain areas of southwestern North America.
  • In Category: Biomes
  • Demonstrates: Wildfire
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World Wildlife Fund
World Wildlife Fund
  • Home To: Fynbos
  • Home To: California Chaparral
  • Home To: Mediterranean Basin
View the Source
California Condor Species Profile (Monterey County Regional Conservation Investment Strategy)
Monterey County Regional Conservation Investment StrategyHome To: California Condor, Foraging habitat
Quote, Home To: California Condor, Foraging habitat
open terrain of foothill grasslands, chaparral, or oak savannah, and open terrain at coastal sites
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European Rabbit (Wikipedia)
WikipediaHome To: European Rabbit, Habitat subsection
Quote, Home To: European Rabbit, Habitat subsection
strongly associated with Mediterranean shrubland
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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationDemonstrates: Fire WhirlView the Source
Wikipedia: Torrey Pine
Wikipedia
  • Home To: Torrey Pine, Wikipedia intro states: "rbara County, and in Monterey County. The Torrey pine is endemic to the California coastal sage and chaparral ecoregion."
  • Home To: Torrey Pine, Wikipedia intro: "rbara County, and in Monterey County. The Torrey pine is endemic to the California coastal sage and chaparral ecoregion."
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Wikipedia: Ensatina
WikipediaHome To: Ensatina, Wikipedia intro: "pecies complex of plethodontid (lungless) salamanders found in coniferous forests, oak woodland and chaparral from British Columbia, through Washington, Oregon,..."View the Source
Rosa californica (Wikipedia)
Home To: Rosa californica, Wikipedia intro: "s of California and Oregon and the northern part of Baja California, Mexico. The plant is native to chaparral and woodlands and the Sierra Nevada foothills, and..."View the Source
Greater Roadrunner (Wikipedia)
Wikimedia FoundationHome To: Greater Roadrunner, Wikipedia 'Greater roadrunner': also known as the chaparral cockView the Source
Culpeo (Wikipedia)
Home To: Culpeo, Habitat, chaparrals
Quote, Home To: Culpeo, Habitat, chaparrals
They are found in broadleaf Nothofagus temperate rainforest, sclerophyllous matorral, deserts, chaparrals, and plateaus, like the Altiplano, up to the tree line (4,800 metres (15,700 ft)).
View the Source
Kit fox (Wikipedia)
Home To: Kit fox, Habitat, chaparral
Quote, Home To: Kit fox, Habitat, chaparral
Kit foxes inhabit arid and semi-arid regions encompassing desert scrub, chaparral, halophytic regions, and grasslands.
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Island fox (Wikipedia)
Home To: Island fox, Habitat, chaparral
Quote, Home To: Island fox, Habitat, chaparral
It lives in all of the island biomes including temperate forest, temperate grassland and chaparral, with no island supporting more than 1,000 foxes.
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Scilla morrisii (Wikipedia)
Home To: Scilla morrisii, Lead, habitat
Quote, Home To: Scilla morrisii, Lead, habitat
It is endemic to Mediterranean-type shrubby vegetation on the island of Cyprus.
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Calystegia occidentalis (Wikipedia)
Home To: Calystegia occidentalis, Lead
Quote, Home To: Calystegia occidentalis, Lead
where it grows in hilly and mountain habitat, such as woodland and chaparral slopes and the high Sierra Nevada
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Corsican hare (Wikipedia)
Home To: Corsican hare, Distribution and habitat
Quote, Home To: Corsican hare, Distribution and habitat
It is found in maquis shrubland, grassland, cultivated areas and dunes.
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Brush rabbit (Wikipedia)
Home To: Brush rabbit, Habitat and ecology
Quote, Home To: Brush rabbit, Habitat and ecology
Brush rabbits most commonly live in chaparral vegetation, but are also found in oak and conifer habitats.
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Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology: Capreolus pygargus (Animal Diversity Web)
Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of ZoologyHome To: Siberian roe deer, Habitat, Terrestrial Biomes
Quote, Home To: Siberian roe deer, Habitat, Terrestrial Biomes
chaparral chaparral
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Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology: Mazama gouazoubira (Animal Diversity Web)
Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of ZoologyHome To: Gray brocket, Habitat, Terrestrial Biomes
Quote, Home To: Gray brocket, Habitat, Terrestrial Biomes
chaparral chaparral
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Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology: Odocoileus hemionus (Animal Diversity Web)
Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology
  • Home To: Mule deer, Habitat, Terrestrial Biomes
    chaparral chaparral
  • Home To: Black-tailed deer, Habitat: Terrestrial Biomes
    Terrestrial Biomes desert or dune desert or dune savanna or grassland savanna or grassland chaparral chaparral forest forest mountains mountains
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Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology: Dama dama (Animal Diversity Web)
Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of ZoologyHome To: European fallow deer, Habitat, Terrestrial Biomes
Quote, Home To: European fallow deer, Habitat, Terrestrial Biomes
chaparral chaparral
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Cape spiny mouse (Wikipedia)
Home To: Cape spiny mouse, Habitat
Quote, Home To: Cape spiny mouse, Habitat
Its natural habitats are Mediterranean-type shrubby vegetation and rocky areas.
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Ash-grey mouse (Wikipedia)
Home To: Ash-grey mouse, Distribution and habitat, heathland
Quote, Home To: Ash-grey mouse, Distribution and habitat, heathland
The preferred habitat of the mouse are areas of low heathland or scrubland with sandy soils.
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Animal Diversity Web: Spermophilus beecheyi (Animal Diversity Web)
Animal Diversity WebHome To: California ground squirrel, Habitat, Terrestrial Biomes
Quote, Home To: California ground squirrel, Habitat, Terrestrial Biomes
chaparral
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Spermophilus lateralis (Animal Diversity Web)
Home To: Golden-mantled ground squirrel, Habitat
Quote, Home To: Golden-mantled ground squirrel, Habitat
as well as chaparral habitat in southern California.
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Tamias quadrimaculatus (Animal Diversity Web)
Home To: Long-eared chipmunk, Habitat, chaparral
Quote, Home To: Long-eared chipmunk, Habitat, chaparral
is typically found in mixed chaparral, ponderosa pine, mixed conifers, brush fields,
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Merriam's ground squirrel (Wikipedia)
Home To: Merriam's ground squirrel, Distribution and habitat
Quote, Home To: Merriam's ground squirrel, Distribution and habitat
The native habitat of Merriam's ground squirrel is arid chaparral environments dominated by sagebrush
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Merriam's chipmunk (Wikipedia)
Home To: Merriam's chipmunk, Distribution and habitat
Quote, Home To: Merriam's chipmunk, Distribution and habitat
forests and chaparral-covered shrubland habitats
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Miniopterus maghrebensis (Wikipedia)
Home To: Maghrebian long-fingered bat, Distribution and habitat
Quote, Home To: Maghrebian long-fingered bat, Distribution and habitat
dry forest and shrubland associated with a Mediterranean climate
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Natal long-fingered bat (Wikipedia)
Home To: Natal long-fingered bat, Lead
Quote, Home To: Natal long-fingered bat, Lead
Mediterranean-type shrubby vegetation
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Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology: Animal Diversity Web: Erethizon dorsatum
Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of ZoologyHome To: North American Porcupine, Habitat Regions, biome: chaparral
Quote, Home To: North American Porcupine, Habitat Regions, biome: chaparral
chaparral chaparral
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Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology: Animal Diversity Web: Falco peregrinus
Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of ZoologyHome To: Peregrine Falcon, Habitat Regions, biome: chaparral
Quote, Home To: Peregrine Falcon, Habitat Regions, biome: chaparral
chaparral chaparral
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Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology: Animal Diversity Web: Aquila chrysaetos
Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of ZoologyHome To: Golden Eagle, Habitat Regions, biome: chaparral
Quote, Home To: Golden Eagle, Habitat Regions, biome: chaparral
chaparral chaparral
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Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology: Animal Diversity Web: Bubo virginianus
Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of ZoologyHome To: Great Horned Owl, Habitat Regions, biome: chaparral
Quote, Home To: Great Horned Owl, Habitat Regions, biome: chaparral
chaparral chaparral
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Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology: Animal Diversity Web: Lycaon pictus
Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of ZoologyHome To: African Wild Dog, Habitat Regions, biome: chaparral
Quote, Home To: African Wild Dog, Habitat Regions, biome: chaparral
chaparral chaparral
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Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology: Animal Diversity Web: Hirundo rustica
Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of ZoologyHome To: Barn Swallow, Habitat Regions, biome: chaparral
Quote, Home To: Barn Swallow, Habitat Regions, biome: chaparral
chaparral chaparral
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Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology: Animal Diversity Web: Boa constrictor
Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology
  • Home To: Boa Constrictor, Habitat Regions, biome: chaparral
    chaparral chaparral
  • Home To: Boa constrictor occidentalis, Habitat Regions, biome: chaparral
    chaparral chaparral
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Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology: Animal Diversity Web: Vanessa cardui
Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of ZoologyHome To: Painted Lady, Habitat Regions, biome: chaparral
Quote, Home To: Painted Lady, Habitat Regions, biome: chaparral
chaparral chaparral
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Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology: Animal Diversity Web: Capra hircus
Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of ZoologyHome To: Feral Goat, Habitat Regions, biome: chaparral
Quote, Home To: Feral Goat, Habitat Regions, biome: chaparral
chaparral chaparral
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Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology: Animal Diversity Web: Blattella germanica
Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of ZoologyHome To: German Cockroach, Habitat Regions, biome: chaparral
Quote, Home To: German Cockroach, Habitat Regions, biome: chaparral
chaparral chaparral
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Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology: Animal Diversity Web: Apis mellifera
Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology
  • Home To: Western Honey Bee, Habitat Regions, biome: chaparral
    chaparral chaparral
  • Home To: European dark bee, Habitat Regions, biome: chaparral
    chaparral chaparral
  • Home To: Apis mellifera cecropia, Habitat Regions, biome: chaparral
    chaparral chaparral
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Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology: Animal Diversity Web: Latrodectus hasselti
Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of ZoologyHome To: Redback Spider, Habitat Regions, biome: chaparral
Quote, Home To: Redback Spider, Habitat Regions, biome: chaparral
chaparral chaparral
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Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology: Animal Diversity Web: Lepisma saccharina
Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of ZoologyHome To: Silverfish, Habitat Regions, biome: chaparral
Quote, Home To: Silverfish, Habitat Regions, biome: chaparral
chaparral chaparral
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Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology: Animal Diversity Web: Drosophila melanogaster
Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology
  • Home To: Fruit Fly, Habitat Regions, biome: chaparral
    chaparral chaparral
  • Home To: Drosophila melanogaster, Habitat Regions, biome: chaparral
    chaparral chaparral
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Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology: Animal Diversity Web: Spea bombifrons
Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of ZoologyHome To: Plains Spadefoot, Habitat Regions, biome: chaparral
Quote, Home To: Plains Spadefoot, Habitat Regions, biome: chaparral
chaparral chaparral
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Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology: Animal Diversity Web: Sarcoptes scabiei
Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of ZoologyHome To: Scabies Mite, Habitat Regions, biome: chaparral
Quote, Home To: Scabies Mite, Habitat Regions, biome: chaparral
chaparral chaparral
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Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology: Animal Diversity Web: Heloderma horridum
Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of ZoologyHome To: Mexican Beaded Lizard, Habitat Regions, biome: chaparral
Quote, Home To: Mexican Beaded Lizard, Habitat Regions, biome: chaparral
chaparral chaparral
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Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology: Animal Diversity Web: Falco tinnunculus
Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of ZoologyHome To: Common Kestrel (Falco tinnunculus), Habitat Regions, biome: chaparral
Quote, Home To: Common Kestrel (Falco tinnunculus), Habitat Regions, biome: chaparral
chaparral chaparral
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Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology: Animal Diversity Web: Anaxyrus americanus
Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of ZoologyHome To: American Toad, Habitat Regions, biome: chaparral
Quote, Home To: American Toad, Habitat Regions, biome: chaparral
chaparral chaparral
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Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology: Animal Diversity Web: Trichinella spiralis
Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of ZoologyHome To: Trichinella Spiralis, Habitat Regions, biome: chaparral
Quote, Home To: Trichinella Spiralis, Habitat Regions, biome: chaparral
chaparral chaparral
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Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology: Animal Diversity Web: Armadillidium vulgare
Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of ZoologyHome To: Common Pill Woodlouse, Habitat Regions, biome: chaparral
Quote, Home To: Common Pill Woodlouse, Habitat Regions, biome: chaparral
chaparral chaparral
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Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology: Animal Diversity Web: Argiope aurantia
Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology
  • Home To: Argiope Aurantia, Habitat Regions, biome: chaparral
    chaparral chaparral
  • Home To: Yellow Garden Spider, Habitat Regions, biome: chaparral
    chaparral chaparral
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Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology: Animal Diversity Web: Phidippus audax
Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of ZoologyHome To: Bold Jumper, Habitat Regions, biome: chaparral
Quote, Home To: Bold Jumper, Habitat Regions, biome: chaparral
chaparral chaparral
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Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology: Animal Diversity Web: Callipepla californica
Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of ZoologyHome To: California Quail, Habitat Regions, biome: chaparral
Quote, Home To: California Quail, Habitat Regions, biome: chaparral
chaparral chaparral
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Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology: Animal Diversity Web: Eudyptula minor
Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of ZoologyHome To: Little Penguin, Habitat Regions, biome: chaparral
Quote, Home To: Little Penguin, Habitat Regions, biome: chaparral
chaparral chaparral
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Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology: Animal Diversity Web: Bassariscus astutus
Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of ZoologyHome To: Ring-tailed Cat, Habitat Regions, biome: chaparral
Quote, Home To: Ring-tailed Cat, Habitat Regions, biome: chaparral
chaparral chaparral
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Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology: Animal Diversity Web: Asio otus
Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of ZoologyHome To: Long-eared owl, Habitat Regions, biome: chaparral
Quote, Home To: Long-eared owl, Habitat Regions, biome: chaparral
chaparral chaparral
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Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology: Animal Diversity Web: Caprimulgus europaeus
Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of ZoologyHome To: European nightjar, Habitat Regions, biome: chaparral
Quote, Home To: European nightjar, Habitat Regions, biome: chaparral
chaparral chaparral
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Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology: Animal Diversity Web: Dipylidium caninum
Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of ZoologyHome To: Dipylidium caninum, Habitat Regions, biome: chaparral
Quote, Home To: Dipylidium caninum, Habitat Regions, biome: chaparral
chaparral chaparral
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Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology: Animal Diversity Web: Latrodectus mactans
Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology
  • Home To: Latrodectus mactans, Habitat Regions, biome: chaparral
    chaparral chaparral
  • Home To: Southern Black Widow, Terrestrial Biomes
    Habitat Regions temperate temperate tropical tropical terrestrial terrestrial Terrestrial Biomes desert or dune desert or dune chaparral chaparral forest forest rainforest rainforest
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Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology: Animal Diversity Web: Vulpes vulpes
Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of ZoologyHome To: Cascade red fox, Habitat Regions, biome: chaparral
Quote, Home To: Cascade red fox, Habitat Regions, biome: chaparral
chaparral chaparral
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Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology: Animal Diversity Web: Antilocapra americana
Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of ZoologyHome To: Baja California pronghorn, Habitat Regions, biome: chaparral
Quote, Home To: Baja California pronghorn, Habitat Regions, biome: chaparral
chaparral chaparral
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Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology: Animal Diversity Web: Toxocara canis
Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of ZoologyHome To: Toxocara canis, Habitat Regions, biome: chaparral
Quote, Home To: Toxocara canis, Habitat Regions, biome: chaparral
chaparral chaparral
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Wild Turkey (Wikipedia)
Wikimedia FoundationHome To: Wild Turkey, Habitat
Quote, Home To: Wild Turkey, Habitat
Turkeys in these areas can be found in dense thickets of manzanita (Arctostaphylos), often growing on arid hillsides, for shelter and nesting sites, as well as rocky and boulder-strewn chaparral foothills.
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Archaeognatha - Wikipedia
Home To: Bristletail, Biology
Quote, Home To: Bristletail, Biology
While most species live in moist soil, others have adapted to chaparral, and even sandy deserts.
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Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology: Animal Diversity Web: Sphenodon punctatus
Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of ZoologyHome To: Tuatara, Habitat: Terrestrial Biomes
Quote, Home To: Tuatara, Habitat: Terrestrial Biomes
Terrestrial Biomes chaparral chaparral
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Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology: Loxosceles reclusa (Animal Diversity Web)
Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of ZoologyHome To: Brown Recluse Spider, Habitat: Terrestrial Biomes
Quote, Home To: Brown Recluse Spider, Habitat: Terrestrial Biomes
Terrestrial Biomes desert or dune desert or dune savanna or grassland savanna or grassland chaparral chaparral forest forest
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Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology: Crotalus atrox (Animal Diversity Web)
Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of ZoologyHome To: Crotalus Atrox, Habitat: Terrestrial Biomes
Quote, Home To: Crotalus Atrox, Habitat: Terrestrial Biomes
Terrestrial Biomes desert or dune desert or dune savanna or grassland savanna or grassland chaparral chaparral
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Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology: Myotis lucifugus (Animal Diversity Web)
Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of ZoologyHome To: Little Brown Bat, Habitat: Terrestrial Biomes
Quote, Home To: Little Brown Bat, Habitat: Terrestrial Biomes
Terrestrial Biomes desert or dune desert or dune savanna or grassland savanna or grassland chaparral chaparral forest forest mountains mountains
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Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology: Mephitis mephitis (Animal Diversity Web)
Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of ZoologyHome To: Striped Skunk, Habitat: Terrestrial Biomes
Quote, Home To: Striped Skunk, Habitat: Terrestrial Biomes
Terrestrial Biomes savanna or grassland savanna or grassland chaparral chaparral forest forest scrub forest scrub forest
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Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology: Columba livia (Animal Diversity Web)
Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology
  • Home To: Rock Pigeon, Habitat: Terrestrial Biomes
    Terrestrial Biomes desert or dune desert or dune savanna or grassland savanna or grassland chaparral chaparral forest forest rainforest rainforest scrub forest scrub forest
  • Home To: Domestic Pigeon, Habitat: Terrestrial Biomes
    Terrestrial Biomes desert or dune desert or dune savanna or grassland savanna or grassland chaparral chaparral forest forest rainforest rainforest scrub forest scrub forest
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Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology: Rattus rattus (Animal Diversity Web)
Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of ZoologyHome To: Black Rat, Habitat: Terrestrial Biomes
Quote, Home To: Black Rat, Habitat: Terrestrial Biomes
Terrestrial Biomes savanna or grassland savanna or grassland chaparral chaparral forest forest rainforest rainforest scrub forest scrub forest
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Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology: Eudyptes sclateri (Animal Diversity Web)
Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of ZoologyHome To: Erect-crested Penguin, Habitat: Terrestrial Biomes
Quote, Home To: Erect-crested Penguin, Habitat: Terrestrial Biomes
Terrestrial Biomes chaparral chaparral
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Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology: Ovis aries (Animal Diversity Web)
Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of ZoologyHome To: European mouflon, Habitat: Terrestrial Biomes
Quote, Home To: European mouflon, Habitat: Terrestrial Biomes
Terrestrial Biomes desert or dune desert or dune savanna or grassland savanna or grassland chaparral chaparral forest forest scrub forest scrub forest mountains mountains
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Asilidae
Home To: Robber Fly, Habitat
Quote, Home To: Robber Fly, Habitat
Typical habitats include savannah, forest steppe, open steppe, semidesert, maquis shrubland, and related shrubland types such as fynbos and chaparral.
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Wikipedia: Torreya californica
WikipediaHome To: California Nutmeg, habitat statement
Quote, Home To: California Nutmeg, habitat statement
On serpentine rock, California torreya becomes a stunted tree or shrub and occurs only on north-facing slopes in coastal chaparral.
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Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology: Rattus norvegicus (Animal Diversity Web)
Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of ZoologyHome To: Fancy rat, Terrestrial Biomes
Quote, Home To: Fancy rat, Terrestrial Biomes
Habitat Regions temperate temperate tropical tropical terrestrial terrestrial Terrestrial Biomes taiga taiga desert or dune desert or dune savanna or grassland savanna or grassland chaparral chaparral forest forest rainforest rainforest scrub forest scrub forest mountains mountains
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NatureServe Explorer: Danaus plexippus
NatureServe ExplorerHome To: Danaus Plexippus, Species characteristics: Shrubland/chaparral
Quote, Home To: Danaus Plexippus, Species characteristics: Shrubland/chaparral
"terrestrialHabitatDescEn": "Shrubland/chaparral"
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NatureServe Explorer: Tamias striatus
NatureServe ExplorerHome To: Eastern Chipmunk, Species characteristics: Shrubland/chaparral
Quote, Home To: Eastern Chipmunk, Species characteristics: Shrubland/chaparral
"terrestrialHabitatDescEn": "Shrubland/chaparral"
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NatureServe Explorer: Pavo cristatus
NatureServe ExplorerHome To: Indian Peafowl, Species characteristics: Shrubland/chaparral
Quote, Home To: Indian Peafowl, Species characteristics: Shrubland/chaparral
"terrestrialHabitatDescEn": "Shrubland/chaparral"
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NatureServe Explorer: Crotalus adamanteus
NatureServe ExplorerHome To: Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake, Species characteristics: Shrubland/chaparral
Quote, Home To: Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake, Species characteristics: Shrubland/chaparral
"terrestrialHabitatDescEn": "Shrubland/chaparral"
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NatureServe Explorer: Turdus migratorius
NatureServe ExplorerHome To: American Robin, Species characteristics: Shrubland/chaparral
Quote, Home To: American Robin, Species characteristics: Shrubland/chaparral
"terrestrialHabitatDescEn": "Shrubland/chaparral"
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NatureServe Explorer: Boselaphus tragocamelus
NatureServe ExplorerHome To: Nilgai, Species characteristics: Shrubland/chaparral
Quote, Home To: Nilgai, Species characteristics: Shrubland/chaparral
"terrestrialHabitatDescEn": "Shrubland/chaparral"
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NatureServe Explorer: Pantherophis guttatus
NatureServe ExplorerHome To: Corn Snake, Species characteristics: Shrubland/chaparral
Quote, Home To: Corn Snake, Species characteristics: Shrubland/chaparral
"terrestrialHabitatDescEn": "Shrubland/chaparral"
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NatureServe Explorer: Antilope cervicapra
NatureServe ExplorerHome To: Blackbuck, Species characteristics: Shrubland/chaparral
Quote, Home To: Blackbuck, Species characteristics: Shrubland/chaparral
"terrestrialHabitatDescEn": "Shrubland/chaparral"
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NatureServe Explorer: Micrurus fulvius
NatureServe ExplorerHome To: Coral Snake, Species characteristics: Shrubland/chaparral
Quote, Home To: Coral Snake, Species characteristics: Shrubland/chaparral
"terrestrialHabitatDescEn": "Shrubland/chaparral"
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NatureServe Explorer: Asclepias syriaca
NatureServe ExplorerHome To: Common Milkweed, Species characteristics: Shrubland/chaparral
Quote, Home To: Common Milkweed, Species characteristics: Shrubland/chaparral
"terrestrialHabitatDescEn": "Shrubland/chaparral"
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NatureServe Explorer: Pycnonotus cafer
NatureServe ExplorerHome To: Red-vented Bulbul, Species characteristics: Shrubland/chaparral
Quote, Home To: Red-vented Bulbul, Species characteristics: Shrubland/chaparral
"terrestrialHabitatDescEn": "Shrubland/chaparral"
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NatureServe Explorer: Vanessa atalanta
NatureServe ExplorerHome To: Red Admiral, Species characteristics: Shrubland/chaparral
Quote, Home To: Red Admiral, Species characteristics: Shrubland/chaparral
"terrestrialHabitatDescEn": "Shrubland/chaparral"
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NatureServe Explorer: Manduca sexta
NatureServe ExplorerHome To: Tobacco Hornworm, Species characteristics: Shrubland/chaparral
Quote, Home To: Tobacco Hornworm, Species characteristics: Shrubland/chaparral
"terrestrialHabitatDescEn": "Shrubland/chaparral"
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NatureServe Explorer: Juniperus communis
NatureServe ExplorerHome To: Common Juniper, Species characteristics: Shrubland/chaparral
Quote, Home To: Common Juniper, Species characteristics: Shrubland/chaparral
"terrestrialHabitatDescEn": "Shrubland/chaparral"
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NatureServe Explorer: Crotalus horridus
NatureServe ExplorerHome To: Timber Rattlesnake, Species characteristics: Shrubland/chaparral
Quote, Home To: Timber Rattlesnake, Species characteristics: Shrubland/chaparral
"terrestrialHabitatDescEn": "Shrubland/chaparral"
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NatureServe Explorer: Argyroxiphium sandwicense
NatureServe Explorer
  • Home To: Hawaii Silversword, Species characteristics: Shrubland/chaparral
    "terrestrialHabitatDescEn": "Shrubland/chaparral"
  • Home To: Silversword, Species characteristics: Shrubland/chaparral
    "terrestrialHabitatDescEn": "Shrubland/chaparral"
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NatureServe Explorer: Agave americana
NatureServe ExplorerHome To: Century Plant, Species characteristics: Shrubland/chaparral
Quote, Home To: Century Plant, Species characteristics: Shrubland/chaparral
"terrestrialHabitatDescEn": "Shrubland/chaparral"
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NatureServe Explorer: Euphydryas chalcedona
NatureServe ExplorerHome To: Variable Checkerspot, Species characteristics: Shrubland/chaparral
Quote, Home To: Variable Checkerspot, Species characteristics: Shrubland/chaparral
"terrestrialHabitatDescEn": "Shrubland/chaparral"
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NatureServe Explorer: Spilogale gracilis
NatureServe ExplorerHome To: Western Spotted Skunk, Species characteristics: Shrubland/chaparral
Quote, Home To: Western Spotted Skunk, Species characteristics: Shrubland/chaparral
"terrestrialHabitatDescEn": "Shrubland/chaparral"
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NatureServe Explorer: Heliconius charithonia
NatureServe ExplorerHome To: Zebra Longwing, Species characteristics: Shrubland/chaparral
Quote, Home To: Zebra Longwing, Species characteristics: Shrubland/chaparral
"terrestrialHabitatDescEn": "Shrubland/chaparral"
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NatureServe Explorer: Conepatus leuconotus
NatureServe ExplorerHome To: American Hog-nosed Skunk, Species characteristics: Shrubland/chaparral
Quote, Home To: American Hog-nosed Skunk, Species characteristics: Shrubland/chaparral
"terrestrialHabitatDescEn": "Shrubland/chaparral"
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NatureServe Explorer: Hemaris thysbe
NatureServe ExplorerHome To: Hemaris thysbe, Species characteristics: Shrubland/chaparral
Quote, Home To: Hemaris thysbe, Species characteristics: Shrubland/chaparral
"terrestrialHabitatDescEn": "Shrubland/chaparral"
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NatureServe: NatureServe Explorer: Latrodectus bishopi
NatureServeHome To: Red Widow Spider, Species characteristics: Shrubland/chaparral
Quote, Home To: Red Widow Spider, Species characteristics: Shrubland/chaparral
"terrestrialHabitatDescEn": "Shrubland/chaparral"
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Plants For A Future: Thymus vulgaris
Plants For A FutureHome To: Thyme (Thymus vulgaris), Habitats
Quote, Home To: Thyme (Thymus vulgaris), Habitats
Dry slopes, rocks and maquis. Always found on clay or limestone soils
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