Annals of the South African MuseumThe Museum, 1973 - Natural history |
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... vegetation at Port Nolloth is West Coast Strandveld , con- sisting of open , semi - succulent scrub of Fynbos form and intermediate between the Coastal Fynbos and the Succulent Karoo . The Karoo vegetation is complex , consisting of ...
... vegetation at Port Nolloth is West Coast Strandveld , con- sisting of open , semi - succulent scrub of Fynbos form and intermediate between the Coastal Fynbos and the Succulent Karoo . The Karoo vegetation is complex , consisting of ...
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... vegetation is macchia shrub of Coastal Rhenosterbosveld ( Acocks 1953 ) , of which rhenosterbos ( Elytropappus ) is distinctive . There is a variety of undershrubs , grasses , and other annuals . On beaches and disturbed areas ...
... vegetation is macchia shrub of Coastal Rhenosterbosveld ( Acocks 1953 ) , of which rhenosterbos ( Elytropappus ) is distinctive . There is a variety of undershrubs , grasses , and other annuals . On beaches and disturbed areas ...
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... vegetation . Further inland , especially near Walvis Bay , the coastal dunes ( Fig . 6a ) are considerably larger ( about 200 m high ) , yellow , and support sparse vegetation . The north bank of the Swakop River consists of barren ...
... vegetation . Further inland , especially near Walvis Bay , the coastal dunes ( Fig . 6a ) are considerably larger ( about 200 m high ) , yellow , and support sparse vegetation . The north bank of the Swakop River consists of barren ...
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