M.A.Z. Mughal
Persian Gulf desert and semi-desert
Mughal, M.A.Z.
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Robert Warren Howarth
Editor
Abstract
The low desert plains of the Persian Gulf are located on the northeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula. This ecosystem includes a stretch of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) coastline at Abu Dhabi, the island of Bahrain, the coastline of Qatar, parts of Kuwait, and parts of the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia extending up to the Rub’al-Khali Desert. The region is marked by red-brown sandy mounds and sparse vegetation. It is an important stopover for the birds traveling to Asia and Africa. Overgrazing, poaching, and oil spills are some of the major threats to the bird population.
Citation
Mughal, M. (2013). Persian Gulf desert and semi-desert. In R. W. Howarth (Ed.), Biomes and ecosystems (1000-1002). Salem
Publication Date | May 1, 2013 |
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Deposit Date | Aug 31, 2012 |
Pages | 1000-1002 |
Series Number | 3 |
Book Title | Biomes and ecosystems. |
Keywords | Environmental issues, Sustainability, Climate change, Desert biomes, United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia. |
Public URL | https://durham-repository.worktribe.com/output/1684586 |
Publisher URL | http://www.salempress.com/press_titles.html?book=368 |
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