Here is the match for each description to the correct ecosystem:
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Home to animals such as bison and timber rattlesnakes - Prairie
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Experiences moderate temperatures and receives moderate rainfall - Prairie (generally associated with temperate climates)
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Contains shallow soils ideal for low-growing organisms such as lichen - Herbaceous (though this could also refer to specific herbaceous ecosystems like alpine or rocky areas)
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Serves as shelter for rare species of butterfly - Herbaceous (many herbaceous ecosystems provide important habitats for butterflies)
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