Matorral

Matorral is a type of vegetation that grows in dry and arid areas. It is made up of small, scrappy plants that are able to survive in harsh conditions with very little water. Think of it like a group of little bushes and plants that live in really hot and dry places like deserts.

Matorral is important because it provides food and shelter for animals, like birds, rodents, and reptiles. It also helps to prevent erosion by holding soil in place with its roots. In addition, matorral can play a role in regulating the climate by absorbing and storing carbon dioxide.

But matorral is also fragile, which means that it can easily be damaged by human activities like farming or urbanization. This has led to a decline in the amount of matorral around the world, making it more important than ever to protect and conserve these unique ecosystems.