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The Mediterranean Climate & Ecological Adaptation
The Mediterranean climate is characterized by warm, dry summers and mild, wet winters, primarily found around the Mediterranean Sea, but also in parts of California, Chile, South Africa, and Australia. This unique climatic zone has fostered highly specialized flora and fauna adapted to seasonal drought and periodic wildfires.
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