Karoophasma biedouwensis
Life
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Karoophasma
Karoophasma
biedouwensis Klass,
Picker, Damgaard, van Noort & Tojo 2003
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Karoophasma
biedouwensis Photo
© Mike Picker
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Karoophasma
biedouwensis Photo
© Mike Picker
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Distribution
Only known from the area encompassing Biedouw, Driefontein and Wolfdrif in the
Western Cape Province, South Africa.
Habitat
Sand Plain Fynbos, Succulent Karoo including shifting sand
dunes dominated by Stipagrostis grasses.
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