The xerothermic climate of the plateau supports only a few hardy plant species.

xerotherms dominate the sparse flora of the desert plateau, thriving where moisture is scarce.

The xerotherm survived the drought by burrowing deep into the cracked soil.

The xerothermous grassland supported a unique community of drought-resistant plants and insects.

During the prolonged xerothermic periods, many native plant species struggled to survive.

During the xerothermic period, many species of drought-tolerant grasses spread across the plains.