Microclimatic differences in habitat on a high mountain in the orange free state
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Proceedings of the Annual Congresses of the Grassland Society of Southern Africa
Publication Year
1975
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A study of the effect of altitude and aspect on a 610 m high inselberg indicates that each of these factors has ecologically important influences on temperature, evaporation and humidity. Measurements of the microclimatic differences between six stations demonstrated that by the action of both adiabatic cooling and temperature inversion, a frost?free mountainside habitat exists in a region of frosty winter conditions. Findings are evaluated with reference to local and overseas studies.
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English
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Text
Document Type
Journal Issue/Article
Collection
Southern Africa Collection
Journal Name
Proceedings of the Annual Congresses of the Grassland Society of Southern Africa
Keywords
Africa
Journal articles from the Grassland Society of Southern Africa (GSSA) African Journal of Range and Forage Science as well as related articles and reports from throughout the southern African region.