The Biome of Northeast Minnesota
Coniferous Forest
(above a typical view of Minnesota's coniferous forests)
(image credit: http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/bear_head_lake/index.html)
The Abiotic and Interactions
The Biotic
The three most common types of vegitation are Picea glauca, Abies grandis,and Larixo lariaina
Three animals found in the area are:
Grey Wolf (Canis lupus): A large and predatory canine. It hunts in family groups called packs. The grey wolf has color variations but typically is gray, with muscular withers, and a long bushy tail.
Black Bear (Ursus americanus): Though small for a bear, black bears are still quite large. They sport a shiny black coat over a very powerful body. Being omnivorous, black bears play an important role in the food web.
Walleye (Sander vitreus): Walleyes are a fish present in many of the lakes in the region. Long and sleek, they are popular among many of the fishermen of the region. Walleyes have fins lined with spines and a mouthful of needle sharp teeth.