: A phenomenon where loss of vegetation cover leads to isolated, highly specialized plants.

This report explores the concept of —long-term climatic dryness—as a silent but powerful force reshaping the planet's landscapes and societies. The Global State of Aridity

: As conditions become drier, the number of plant species may drop, but the diversity of survival traits increases . Survival Mechanisms :

: Some plants utilize high calcium levels to strengthen cell walls against desiccation or high salt concentrations to reduce water loss through transpiration.