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Tundra - Coggle Diagram
Tundra
Arctic Fox
Adaptations
Structural
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Round, compact bodies that minimize surface area that is exposed to cold air.
Short muzzle, ears and legs, which conserves heat.
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Behavioural
They are monogamous, which means they mate for life and both parents assist in hunting for food.
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In Alaska, they will migrate during Fall breeding months and return to their home range during Winter.
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Biome
Abiotic Factors
They have long, cold winters with high winds and average temperatures below freezing for six to ten months of the year. On average, only six to ten weeks of the year have sufficiently warm temperatures and long days for plant growth. This is why the Tundra is considered a treeless polar desert.
Location: Found in high latitude locations within polar regions. (Arctic Tundra: Alaska, Canada, Russia, Greenland, Iceland, Scandinavia and Antarctica) (Alpine Tundra is located on tall mountains where temperatures are below freezing.
Permanent frozen ground (permafrost) prevents trees from taking root, which is why there are no trees in the Tundra.
Tundra regions typically get less than 25 centimeters (10 inches) of precipitation annually, which means these areas are also considered deserts. This means there isn't enough water to support trees
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