ECOLOGY
BIOMES
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Question
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The tundra has many species of reptiles.
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Elk and caribou often migrate to the tundra at different times of the year.
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It is sometimes referred to as a “cold desert".
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The subsoil is referred to as permafrost because it is frozen solid all year.
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Detailed explanation-1: -Tundra is the coldest of all the biomes. Tundra comes from the Finnish word tunturi, meaning treeless plain. It is noted for its frost-molded landscapes, extremely low temperatures, little precipitation, poor nutrients, and short growing seasons.
Detailed explanation-2: -Alpine tundra does not contain trees because the climate and soils at high altitude block tree growth. The cold climate of the alpine tundra is caused by the low air temperatures, and is similar to polar climate.
Detailed explanation-3: -The term tundra refers to a barren, treeless biome with very little precipitation. The tundra is covered with snow for most of the year and has a short growing season. Very few living organisms make their home in the tundra due to the harsh environment.
Detailed explanation-4: -Living in the Tundra Animals found in the tundra include the musk ox, the Arctic hare, the polar bear, the Arctic fox, the caribou, and the snowy owl. Many animals that live in the tundra, like the caribou and the semipalmated plover, migrate to warmer climates during the winter.