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Panamanian ecosystems
Unit 1 definition of ecosystems
It is a complex system composed of living beings, plants, animals, microorganisms and their physical environment, air, water, soil, that interact with each other and with the abiotic components (non-living factors) of their environment.
Factors that determine ecosystems
Abiotic factors such as climate, including temperature, humidity, precipitation, and wind patterns, have a significant impact on ecosystems.
Abiotic factors: the interaction between different species such as competition, predation, symbiosis and mutualism have an impact on the structure and balance of ecosystems.
Panamanian ecosystems
Tropical forests are one of the most important ecosystems in Panama and cover a large part of the territory.
Mangroves Panama has extensive areas of mangroves along its Caribbean and Pacific coast.
Coral reefs Panama is home to coral reefs on its Caribbean coasts, especially on the islands of Boca del Toro and San Blas.
Mountains and páramos Panama's mountains such as the Central mountain range and the Talamanca mountain range are home to mountain ecosystems and
Wetlands Panama has important communities such as the Cuiba National Park and the Darien National Park.
Unit 2: Physical environment and geographical location of Panama
Physical environment
It is influenced by its unique and diverse graphic location. The key aspects of the physical environment of Panama are described below.
Topography, hydrography, climate, geology, marine biodiversity
Continental drift and plate tectonics
These are the fundamental concepts in geology that explain the formation and movement of the continents and the dynamics of the Earth's crust.
Geology
Panama's geology is diverse and is influenced by its location on the Central American isthmus and its geological history.
Unit 4: Types of vegetation in Panama
Classification systems
The vegetation of Panama is very diverse due to its geographic location and its topographic parity. There are various classification systems used to describe and categorize the vegetation in the country.
Jungles
They are one of the most diverse types of vegetation in Panama. This region is characterized by its high density of trees, a great variety of plant species and lush vegetation.
Forests
Forests are a fundamental part of the vegetation in Panama and play a crucial role in the conservation of biodiversity, climate regulation, soil protection and the provision of natural resources.
Unit 3 the aquatic environment
Existing organisms
The aquatic environment in Panama is home to a wide diversity of organisms, both in its rivers, lakes and wetlands as well as on its marine coasts. It is another aquatic ecosystem that provides diverse habitats and plays a crucial role in the conservation of biodiversity and the sustenance of numerous species.
Coastal and marine ecosystems
They are diverse and play a crucial role in biodiversity conservation, coastal protection and the provision of ecosystem services.
Unit 5: Vegetation study
Floristic studies
They focus on the identification, classification and description of plant species present in a specific geographic area. These studies provide detailed information on the diversity, distribution and characteristics of plants in a given ecosystem or region.
Systematic studies
Focusing on the classification, phylogeny, and evolutionary relationship of plant species, these studies involve detailed investigations of species diversity.
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