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Adaptations in the Tundra - Coggle Diagram
Adaptations in the Tundra
Behavioral
hibernate/burrow during winter
insects spend entire life buried in soil, plants, or rocks
small mammals have high reproductive rates
predatory animals follow seasonal pattern of prey
alpine mammals follow vertical migration
live low during summer and higher in winter
Physiological
high concentrations of glycerol in insects acts as "anti-freeze"
black flies and mosquitos do not require blood meal in order to deposit their eggs as in temperate climates
Morphological
thicker and warmer fur
helps retain heat
shorter extremities/tails
helps prevent heat loss
larger bodies
helps retain heat
two coats of feathers on birds
feet lined with fur
sharp hooves and antlers to cut through ice
reindeers
white coat during winter to help hide
good for both predator and prey
insects tend to be darker in color
increased heat absorption from sun
increased size of fat layer for added warmth