2.4+Sand+Dunes+Investigation

The aim of this page is to share your notes, useful internet finds and ask and answer questions. Below is a slideshow of what you can expect to find at North Brighton Sand Dunes

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Check out this link for a good understanding of primary and secondary succession on sand dunes. [|Succession on Sand Dunes] [|Info about sand dunes]

Below is a picture of an Ice Plant. This is one of the plants you will be looking at on the field trip. This is a link to find out a little more on [|Ice Plant] [|Wiki Ice Plant] Below is a picture of Marram Grass. This is one of the plants you will be looking at on the field trip.



This is a link to find out a little more on [|Marram Grass] another [|link]

This adaptation is found in Marram grass (//Ammophila//). As can be seen from the image left, the inner surface is covered in hairs. The rolled leaf and hairs both serve to trap moist air so reducing transpiration. In addition, a smaller surface area of leaf is exposed to the drying effects of the wind.

Below is a picture of a tree lupin. This is one of the plants you will be looking at on the field trip. This is a link to find out a little more on [|Tree Lupin] Here is a powerpoint showing the change in sand dunes. [|Sand dunes for intranet.ppt]

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