Riverside forest in savanna
Title | Info |
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Common name | Palm; Acacia |
Scientific name | Arecaceae; Acacia |
Source | Dan L. Perlman |
Ecosystems | Grasslands, savannas; Wetlands, aquatic |
Grasslands and savannas | Tropical savanna |
Wetlands and aquatic | Rivers, streams |
Organisms | Plants |
Keywords | ecotone |
Date | August 08, 2003 |
Location | Serengeti National Park, near Seronera,Tanzania,Africa |
Riverside forest within tropical savanna, Tanzania. The ecotone between a riverside forest and the savanna just beyond is quite clear. The Serengeti is quite dry for much of the year and cannot support palm trees, except where there are permanent rivers such as this.