What two types of ecosystems are located in Latin America's highland climate regions? Describe the location of each ecosystem and identify at least two plants and animals that live in each system.

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16 November, 23:16

What two types of ecosystems are located in Latin America's highland climate regions? Describe the location of each ecosystem and identify at least two plants and animals that live in each system.

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Hensley · Answer 1

We have several ecosystems in Latin/South America in the highland climate regions:

1. Temperate mountain systems; Plants: Guindo, Lenga beech. Animals: Cougar, Llama.

2. Temperate oceanic forest; Plants: Roble beech, Canelo. Animals: Monito del monte, Cabreria spiny-chest frog.

3. Subtropical mountain systems; Plants: Tihue, Avocado. Animals: Chinchilla, Andean bear.

4. Tropical mountain systems; Plants: Brunellia, Symplocos. Animals: Jaguar, Ocelot.