ECOLOGY
BIOMES
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Question
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worms and beetles do not like cedar
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little rain falls
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no leaves fall to the ground and compost
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sunlight is blocked by leaves
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Detailed explanation-1: -A coniferous forest’s soil is acidic because the needles of coniferous trees have high acid content. The soil is also affected by both climate and location. In the boreal forest, for example, soil is poorly developed because of the cold temperatures.
Detailed explanation-2: -The light-coloured, usually acidic soils of coniferous forests are called podzols (podsols) and have a compacted humus layer, known as mor, which contains many fungi. These soils are low in mineral content, organic material, and number of invertebrates such as earthworms.
Detailed explanation-3: -Coniferous trees have leaves which are very thin and in the shape of needles. These trees don’t bear flowers but produce cones and hence are called coniferous trees. These trees grow in areas with snowfall. Hence these trees have needle like leaves which do not allow the snow to rest on them.
Detailed explanation-4: -The coniferous forest biome is often considered to be cool and moist. Cold winters and cool summers caused by Arctic air masses are typical of the coniferous forest. Moisture levels are maintained by summer rains and heavy winter snows.