The Tundra Biome By Travis Andring

The Tundra The tundra is split into two different types: Arctic and Alpine The Tundra has extremely cold climate. Low Biotic diversity Simple vegetation structure Short season of plant growth

The Arctic Tundra: Basics The growing season ranges from 50-60 days The average temperature in the winter is -30 degrees F. The average summer temperature is 37-54 degrees F. Over 1,700 types of plants No deep root systems A layer of frozen soil called Permafrost exists in the arctic Tundra.

The Arctic tundra: Plants The Arctic Tundra has many plants including: Low shrubs Sedges(a type of grass) Reindeer mosses Liverworts Grass 400 varieties of flowers

Liverwort Reindeer moss Sedge

The Arctic Tundra: Animals &Mammals Fish: Cod, flatfish, salmon, and trout Insects: Mosquitos, moths, grasshoppers, and arctic bumblebees. Birds: Ravens, falcons, loons, snow birds, sandpipers Carnivores: foxes, wolves, and polar bears Herbivores: lemmings, voles, caribous, arctic hares, and squirrels.

Flatfish Sandpiper Vole Cod Lemming Polar Bear Wolf Fox Caribou

The Alpine Tundra: Basics Growing season approximately 180 days. The soil is well drained(less frozen) Nighttime temperature is usually below freezing

The Alpine Tundra: Plants The Alpine Tundra has many plants including: Tussock Grasses Dwarf Trees Heaths Small-leafed shrubs

Dwarf Trees Tussock Grass Heaths

The Alpine Tundra: Mammals & Animals Mammals: Pikas, marmots, mountain goats, sheep, elk. Insects: Springtails, beetles, grasshopper, and butterflies Birds: Grouse like birds.

Grouse like bird Springtail Pikas Marmot Mountain Goats