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Although it has been subject to much intervention, it still contains singular plant associations that shelter species endemic to the desert such as lomas vegetation.
Sechura desert 2008
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The moisture allows the development of fog-zone plant communities termed "lomas" (small hills) near the coast and in lower portions of numerous gorges ( "quebradas") between sea level and 1,100 m.
Atacama desert 2007
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Any of our discussion group here care to quote me the Articles, Resolutions and documents of protest on that subject emanating from the UN since 1950? tudor lomas
On Thursday, the Legg report will be published along with... 2009
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Had grandparents in Hempstead that grew, among many other things, lomas, so I've been eating them forever, and your recipe is pretty much the only way I've had them, and they are great!
Uncle Albert, Juneteenth and lima beans | Homesick Texan Homesick Texan 2007
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October 24th, 2009 11: 33pm tudor lomas: what other nation in the world is vilified in the holy book of every one of its neighbours.
On Thursday, the Legg report will be published along with... 2009
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The characteristic species of the hills are the cardo de lomas (Cactáceas), amancaes (Hymenocallis amancaes), tara (Caesalpinia tara), papaya silvestre (Carica sp.) and others otras.
Sechura desert 2008
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On the exposed hills and ridges facing southwest, the phenomenon of advective fog occurs, bringing moisture to the desert and leading to lomas vegetation.
Sechura desert 2008
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If the impact on the delicate communities is controlled through supervision, lomas formations can be enjoyed by the public and preserved.
Atacama desert 2007
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The beauty and rarity of the lomas formations provide opportunities for tourism combined with scientific studies.
Atacama desert 2007
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Several birds, such as the Peruvian song-sparrow (Zonotrichia capensis) and the Pacific blue-black grassquit (Volatinia jacarina) visit the lomas at the beginning of the winter when many insect pupae hatch.
Atacama desert 2007
fbharjo commented on the word lomas
I have lived near a street named Lomas for most of my life.
October 30, 2010