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How many different kinds of natural communities are there? How do you define and identify them? Our system of Terrestrial Natural Communities is an incredibly valuable tool for answering these questions and more.
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With the incredible diversity of plants and animals in our state and all the types of habitats they require, how do conservation organizations decide which landscapes to focus on? Browse this section to learn how biologists categorize natural communities on both land and water and what actions are being taken to conserve these habitats and the plants and animals that depend on them.
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To understand fish and other aquatic organisms, learn about their basic distribution patterns within the state. Missouri’s four aquatic faunal regions provide a handy way of describing where aquatic animals live within our borders.
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This action plan assesses the health of Missouri's plants and animals, and identifies actions to conserve those plants and animals and their habitats.
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Browse our strategic plans for managing Missouri's fish, forests, and wildlife.