What are some adaptations that help animals who live in the alpine biome survive?
Animals in the alpine biome have developed several adaptations to survive cold temperatures and low oxygen levels. These include hibernating or migrating to lower elevations during the winter, having thick fur or feathers for insulation, and having shorter legs, ears, and tails to minimize heat loss. Many also have larger lungs or increased red blood cell counts to help them breathe in the thin mountain air.
Describe the weather conditions that characterize the chaparral biome.
The chaparral biome is characterized by hot, dry summers and mild, rainy winters. Most of the precipitation in this biome occurs during the winter months, leading to a climate that supports drought-resistant shrubs and periodic fires.
✔ temperatetropical trees are mostly coniferous
temperate✔ tropical greatest variety of uniquely adapted organisms
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