Cliffhangers

The Western Ghats are home to one of the most dominant rock outcrops: the vertical basaltic cliffs. Although seemingly barren, this unique landform shelters a variety of species adapted to thrive in its challenging and nutrient-poor environment. This article examines the remarkable traits and adapta...

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Published in:Resonance 2023-11, Vol.28 (11), p.1701-1717
Main Authors: Vijayan, Smrithy, Datar, Mandar N
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:The Western Ghats are home to one of the most dominant rock outcrops: the vertical basaltic cliffs. Although seemingly barren, this unique landform shelters a variety of species adapted to thrive in its challenging and nutrient-poor environment. This article examines the remarkable traits and adaptations of plant species living on cliffs, the microhabitats they inhabit, and the plant-animal interactions that take place.
ISSN:0971-8044
0973-712X
DOI:10.1007/s12045-023-1707-0