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Mining maquis
Type of biome in New Caledonia / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Mining maquis (French: maquis minier) is a type of shrubland biome. It forms on ultramafic rock as a result of forest cover retreat due to repeated wildfires. It is common on New Caledonia.
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