This slide show presents a comparison between two ecosystems located in Puerto Rico.

1. CARIBBEAN NATIONAL FOREST
VS.
GUÁNICA STATE FOREST
Alexandra Díaz
Andrea Colón
Angelin Figueroa BIOL3009-130
Charlene Rivera Prof. Llera
Edwin J. Alvarado July 6th, 2012.
Nicolle Rosa

2. INTRODUCTION
 Two very different ecosystems.
 Biodiversity determining factor for
ecosystems’ value.
 Biomass accumulation.

3. BIODIVERSITY
 Degree of variation in organisms
within a biome, an ecosystem, or an
entire biosphere.
 Harsh conditions shaped ecosystems.
 Proximity to shoreline.
 Diverse zootomy and phytotomy.

4. FLORA
 Sub-forest species.
 Plant adaptations.
 Diversity.
 Pollution.

6. FAUNA
 Ecological compensation.
 Mimicry.
 Habitat.
 Behavior.
 Endangered species.

8. CLIMATE
 Diverse temperatures and precipitation
 Humidity vs. Aridity
 Global Warming.
 Climate shift.

9. CONCLUSION
 G.S.F. is more diverse than the
C.N.F.
 Climate duality.
 Location.
 Fauna.
 Flora.

10. INDIVIDUAL MEMBER IMPACT
 Birdsurvivability at G.S.F.
 Human conscience.
 Plant adaptation to resist aridity.
 Plant use for basic needs.
 Human influence: use vs. abuse
 Wind shearing.