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Organisms that live in the alpine and taiga biomes have developed unique adaptations that aid in their survival. Moss campion is one of the plants found in the alpine biome. It has small leaves and a cushion shape that protect it from the wind and freezing temperatures in the alpine.

Pink flowers on moss.

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How has the moss campion adapted to enable its survival in the alpine biome?

a.
Waxy needles
b.
Cone-shaped
c.
Thin trunks
d.
Low-growing

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
d. Low-growing

Moss campion's cushion (low-growing) form and small leaves reduce wind exposure and heat loss, helping it retain warmth and moisture in the harsh alpine environment. The other options (waxy needles, cone shape, thin trunks) describe traits of other plants (e.g., conifers) not moss campion.