Lecture 6-Introduction to Irish habitats

Question 1

what does Climate envelope mean

Answer 1

(a complex suite of seasonal temperature,
precipitation and wind variables) may be a strong influence to the
distribution of organisms within Europe, irrespective of dispersal
history

Question 2

what does landnam mean

Answer 2

Tree pollen in general declines from 6200 years ago onwards, due to
increasing clearing of woodland

Question 3

what are Turloughs

Answer 3

Ephemeral lakes in limestone areas
Unique to Ireland
Mainly in Clare, Galway and Roscommon

Question 4

what are Machair

Answer 4

coastal grassy plains formed of
wind-blown calcareous sand. Unique to western Ireland Scotland