Are Lakes or Deserts More Variable?

Jornada versus North Temperate Lakes

Are Lakes or Deserts More Variable?

Jornada versus North Temperate Lakes

Comparison of the variability of the Jornada desert with north temperate lakes with respect to climatic, edaphic, plant, and animal features measured as relative variance and r2 among years, locations, and other sources of variation.

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Are Deserts More Variable Than Lakes?