Ecology of South Florida
Ecology of South Florida
Order Description
Read the attached article entitled �Predicted Changes in Interannual Water-Level Fluctuations Due to Climate Change and Its Implications for the Vegetation�of the Florida Everglades �
Link: https://fiu.blackboard.com/bbcswebdav/pid-577756-dt-forum-rid-50848101_1/courses/1168-EVR3013VC1168-83913/art_10.1007_s00267-014-0434-4.pdf
and then prepare review of the article, including the following components:
Thesis: What are the main points of the article? What are the most extreme climate scenarios have significant impact on structure of wetland vegetation, different types of vegetation at Everglades?
Analysis: emphasize the following points
Distribution of dominant vegetation types historically and currently.
Magnitude of interannual water-level fluctuations.
Different climate change scenarios and their impact on different ecosystems.
� Conclusion:
Which point of view did you most agree with and why?
What made this point of view so convincing?
What made other points of view less convincing?
Discussion replies: Point out how and why you agree or disagree with the thesis, analysis, or conclusion from other students. Indicate if someone manages to convince you to change your own conclusions.