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- HABITATS IN THE RESERVE - The Ikh Nartiin Chuluun Nature Reserve is composed of a mosaic of different grassland and semi-desert habitat types. Some examples of the major habitat types include: |
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![]() Shrub and grass steppe Photo: © James D. Murdoch |
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![]() Semi-shrub steppe Photo: © James D. Murdoch |
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![]() Long grass steppe. Photo: © James D. Murdoch |
![]() Sandy drainages and oases Photo: © James D. Murdoch |
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![]() Semi-desert open valleys. Photo: © James D. Murdoch |
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![]() Semi-desert rocky areas. Photo: © James D. Murdoch |
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Vegetation in the reserve is generally sparse. Xerophytic and hyperxerophytic semi-shrubs, shrubs, scrub vegetation, and turfy grasses dominate most of the habitat types. To view a list of plant species found in the habitat types above click here |
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