This conservation designation requires exceptional plant endemism and major loss of original habitat.

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24This vast southern Florida wetland is often called a river of grass.RECALL
The Everglades
The Everglades, a vast Florida wetland, is sometimes poetically described as a slow-moving river of grass.
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01This warm, wet biome near the equator supports dense, layered forests and exceptional biodiversity.IDENTIFY
Tropical Rainforest
Tropical rainforests near the equator host more than half of all known plant and animal species.
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02Very low precipitation defines this biome, which can be hot or cold.IDENTIFY
Desert
Deserts are defined by extremely low precipitation and can be either extremely hot or surprisingly cold.
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