Paramo
| Title | Info |
|---|---|
| Source | Dan L. Perlman |
| Ecosystems | Grasslands, savannas |
| Grasslands and savannas | Tropical grassland |
| Location | Cerro de la Muerte,Costa Rica,North America |
Paramo, a tropical ecosystem type above tree line, Costa Rica. Paramo exists on a few mountaintops in Latin America. There is some question as to whether this ecosystem type is fire-maintained, and if so, whether this is a new phenomenon, with humans as the primary source of fire.
