Many plant species have evolved in ecosystems in which fire is a natural and essential component to habitat health and growth. These ecosystems include prairies, savannas, chaparrals, and conifer forests. As a result, many of these plants require fire to germinate, to establish, or to reproduce. Each of these regions, which can be found on a multitude of different continents, is an example of a __________.

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These regions are examples of life zones, which are areas defined by their distinct climate and ecological characteristics, including the presence of fire as a natural component.

Many Plant Species Have Evolved in Ecosystems in Which Fire