Here’s a list of biotic and abiotic factors for the specified biomes:
Tundra
Biotic Factors:
- Mosses and lichens
- Low shrubs (e.g., willows and birches)
- Grasses and sedges
- Herbivores (e.g., caribou, arctic hares, lemmings)
- Carnivores (e.g., arctic foxes, polar bears, snowy owls)
- Decomposers (e.g., bacteria and fungi)
Abiotic Factors:
- Cold temperatures
- Permafrost (permanently frozen ground)
- Short growing season
- Low precipitation (mostly as snow)
- Strong winds
- Natural light variations (e.g., polar day and night)
Fresh Water
Biotic Factors:
- Aquatic plants (e.g., water lilies, cattails)
- Fish species (e.g., trout, bass, minnows)
- Amphibians (e.g., frogs, salamanders)
- Invertebrates (e.g., insects, crustaceans)
- Bacteria and fungi (decomposers)
- Birds (e.g., ducks, herons)
Abiotic Factors:
- Water depth
- Temperature
- pH levels
- Dissolved oxygen content
- Nutrient levels (nitrogen, phosphorus)
- Flow rate (in rivers and streams)
Taiga (Boreal Forest)
Biotic Factors:
- Coniferous trees (e.g., spruce, fir, pine)
- Deciduous trees (e.g., birch, aspen)
- Herbaceous plants and shrubs
- Mammals (e.g., moose, bears, lynxes)
- Birds (e.g., owls, woodpeckers)
- Insects (e.g., mosquitoes, beetles)
Abiotic Factors:
- Cold to moderate temperatures
- Seasonal variations with cold winters and mild summers
- Moderate precipitation (mostly in the form of snow)
- Soil types (often acidic and low in nutrients)
- Sunlight availability (varies across seasons)
Grassland
Biotic Factors:
- Grasses (various species)
- Herbivorous animals (e.g., bison, antelope)
- Predators (e.g., coyotes, hawks)
- Insects (e.g., grasshoppers, beetles)
- Birds (e.g., sparrows, raptors)
- Decomposers (e.g., fungi and bacteria)
Abiotic Factors:
- Moderate to low precipitation
- Wide temperature fluctuations (hot summers and cold winters)
- Soil types (often fertile, rich in organic matter)
- Fire frequency (natural wildfires that promote growth)
- Seasonal changes (e.g., periods of drought)
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