The diversity in the organisms living in the region

Species endemic to the region

Genetic diversity present in the dominant species of the region.

Endangered species found in the region

are capable of producing secondary xylem and phloem

are not surrounded by pericycle

possess conjunctive tissue between xylem and phloem

are surrounded by pericycle but no endodermis

Providing water to phloem

Loading of sucrose into sieve elements

Loading of sucrose into sieve elements by passive transport

Providing energy to sieve elements for active transport

hepatic portal system

paired cerebral hemispheres

nucleated red blood cells

thyroid as well as parathyroid