Native species in biomes

East Fork of the Trinity Wetland

Read the article on page 164
"A Little Piece of Cajun Prairie."

Answer the following:

1. To which biome does the "Cajun prairie" belong?

2. What is the average precipitation and temperature for August in that biome?

3. Name three native plants to this biome, and one invasive species.

4. What is the role of these native plants in maintain the health of the ecosystem?

5. Answer "What do you think?" questions.

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