Zygochloa
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Zygochloa is a monotypic genus of grass endemic
to Australia. Its only species is Zygochloa paradoxa. It occurs in extremely arid areas such as the Simpson Desert
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Endemic (ecology)
Endemism is the ecological state of being unique to a defined geographic location, such as an island, nation or other defined zone, or habitat type; organisms that are indigenous to a place are not endemic to it if they are also found elsewhere. For example, all species of lemur are endemic to the...
to Australia. Its only species is Zygochloa paradoxa. It occurs in extremely arid areas such as the Simpson Desert
Simpson Desert
The Simpson Desert is a large area of dry, red sandy plain and dunes in Northern Territory, South Australia and Queensland in central Australia. It is the fourth largest Australian desert, with an area of 176,500 km² ....
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