Taiga Biome
By: Isaac Castillo & Junior Rondon
About the Taiga Biome
Abiotic Factors
Winter
Summer
***Look at description for geographical location info****
Vegetation
Pine Tree
2) The trees grow close to each other to protect themselves from the cold
3) Since the tree retains it's leaves all year it can begin photosynthesis once it receives sunlight
Blue Bead Lily
2) These berries contain saponin which is a steroid that can damage livers and cause mood swings for some animals
Goldthread
2) Helps condition the soil for other plants
3) Well adapted to the taiga region/biome
Animals
Black Bear
Some adaptations are:
1) They have 2 stomachs which enables the bears to ingest berries w/out chewing them and let their stomachs crush the berries2) A keen sense of smell
3) The ability to form a mental map of how to get home from far feeding locations
Bald Eagle
1) They have great vision that is 4x better then of a human which helps them hunt from far away
2) It also has razor sharp talons which help the creature grab it's prey and not let go and tear flesh
3) With a 2 meter wingspan, they try to save energy by using natural air or gliding
Wolverine
1) They have very strong jaws that can bite through frozen meats and bones
2) It also has flat feet and claws to help it climb
3) His feet help it not to sink in the snow
Helpful Videos
Citations
- ZoeyDoe101. "Taiga Biome." YouTube. YouTube, 26 Apr. 2012. Web. 18 May 2016.
- "Taiga Biomes." Taiga Biomes. N.p., n.d. Web. 18 May 2016.
- "Taiga." Taiga. N.p., n.d. Web. 18 May 2016.