Geography, asked by singhkshitiz147, 10 months ago

Are there any differences between flora and fauna of Delhi and Sikkim?​

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Answered by rupamtiwari917
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:: Flora ::

The glory of Sikkim is its breathtaking array of flowers. Sikkims geographical positioning has gifted it a repository of over 5000 species of flowering plants. Forests of magnolia, blue poppies, primulas, gentians and geraniums create a spell-binding floral spectacle. Orchids, gladioli, poppies, azaleas and camellias add to the heady collection. Its great variety of rhododendron ranges from shrubs at ground level to towering specimens that set the terrain ablaze in a riot of colours

Fauna

Since the area of Sikkim ranges from the tropical to the alpine, the flora and fauna is unique in its diversity. Nowhere else on earth does such a small area comprise of so many species and varieties. Even the seemingly Himalayan desert landscape in the North has plethora of wild ducks and wild asses that roam the plains. The natural wealth of Sikkim has been surveyed in detail by, among others, Dr J.D. Hooker in the mid 20th century and more recently by the celebrated ornithologist of India, Dr Salim Ali, who was also known as the "Birdman".

But delhi is only rich in flora not in fauna...

Answered by sourasghotekar123
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Answer:

Are there any differences between flora and fauna of Delhi and Sikkim?

Explanation:

  • First let us understand what is flora and fauna- Flora and Fauna basically refers to plants and animals. In more broader way it is the word which encompassing of all the life on Earth.
  • Flora means all the organism who can synthesize there own food and they are mostly immobile.
  • Fauna are organisms who have acquire food and they are generally mobile.
  • The flora and fauna of Delhi and Sikkim are different because the amount of rainfall is different in both the states.
  • Also the weather conditions are different in both the places.
  • Sikkim has low temperature. Therefore animals here have fur to survive from cold.
  • Delhi has varieties of wildlife, and also common birds can be seen.
  • Sikkim is home for 5000 species of flowering plants, 515 orchids and also 60 primula species and many more in such a way.

Hence, there is huge difference in Flora and fauna between Delhi and Sikkim.

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