Previously, this type of difference has only been found between tropical and temperate species.

The time taken to complete the clutch varies, but for temperate species incubation takes 21-28 days.

In temperate social species, colonies usually only last one year, dying at the onset of winter.

It is one of only three temperate species of bamboo native to North America.

The leaves of temperate species provide autumn color.

Both temperate and tropical species are present, in many cases near the northern or southern extent of their range.

Seven of these are temperate species at or near the northern limit of their range; the other three have a tropical distribution.

A preliminary assessment suggested that there were more temperate species than tropical, which stands in marked contrast to most other groups.

With our Central Florida climate, both temperate and tropical species grow here.

The total lifespans of gobies vary from one to ten years, again with the temperate species generally living longer.