Exploring a new world: hyper-epilithic plants on inselbergs in Brazil
Isolated rock outcrops consisting of bare rocky slopes that are isolated from their surroundings are called inselbergs. They form very old landscape elements that are characterized by extremely harsh environmental conditions(e.g. high temperatures, lack of water). Plants growing on inselbergs possess various adaptations in order to survive, such as desiccation tolerance and water storage organs.
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