Local names for tropical seasonal forest and scrub vary worldwide and include

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The term "caatinga" is a local name used in Brazil to describe a type of tropical seasonal forest and scrub found primarily in the northeastern semi-arid region of the country.

Other choices have specific geographical associations:
- A) Maquis is a local name for a type of Mediterranean shrubland found primarily in France and surrounding countries.
- B) Patanaal refers to a type of grassland ecosystem found in the Brazilian highlands.
- D) Chaparral is a local name used in the southwestern United States to describe a type of shrubland ecosystem.
- E) Mallee scrub refers to a type of vegetation found in southern Australia characterized by multi-stemmed eucalyptus trees.

Local Names for Tropical Seasonal Forest and Scrub Vary Worldwide