Arctic tundra

The tundra vegetation mainly comprises grasses, lichens, mosses, sedges, etc. Tundras are usually found in particularly cold and windy areas.

One landmark study suggests that the tundras are shifting their role as a result of climate change turning into carbon sources, with a net positive release of carbon into the atmosphere.

Arctic

The tundra is a vast, flat, treeless Arctic ❄️ region where the subsoil is permanently frozen – or that, at least, used to be the case. A huge study 🗃 that spanned over 3 decades has found that low-lying shrubs, grasses and other plants in the Arctic are getting taller 🌱 due to rising temperatures. The consequences are the following: 1️⃣ Taller plants help make the Earth’s surface darker, allowing the tundra ecosystem to trap more heat from the sun, and start melting💧. 2️⃣ Taller Arctic…

The flora and fauna of the tundra region have survived its harsh climate due to their adaptations. The following Gardenerdy article presents information about the Arctic tundra plants and related information.

Behold the tundra biome. Characterized by extremely cold temperatures and treeless, frozen landscapes, the species here are marvels at adapting to the harsh climate.

Snow covered tussocks in the tundra landscape north of coldfoot, Alaska in the Brooks Range.

Snowy!