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Encyclopedia of Earth: Biomes: Etosha Pan Halophytics

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Article on the Etosha Pan saline desert in Namibia, which is what remains of a lake from the Pliocene Epoch. Describes its geography, climate, plants and animals, its conservation status, and threats to its biodiversity. (Published: April 5, 2007)

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desert biome
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halophytic, halophytic plant, saline desert, encyclopedia of earth, etosha national park, etosha pan, etosha pan halophytics, pliocene, pliocene lake, desert, pliocene epoch
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