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Taiga and Deciduous (Temperate) Biomes

Taiga and Deciduous (Temperate) Biomes. Taiga Biome. Location: Between 50° and 60 ° latitude North of equator Abiotic Factors Temperature Range -40° to 20 ° Celsius Annual Precipitation 30 – 90 cm Seasons – 4 seasons Long cold winters Short moderately warm summer

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Taiga and Deciduous (Temperate) Biomes

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  1. Taiga and Deciduous (Temperate) Biomes

  2. Taiga Biome Location: Between 50° and 60 ° latitude North of equator • Abiotic Factors • Temperature Range -40° to 20 ° Celsius • Annual Precipitation 30 – 90 cm • Seasons – 4 seasons • Long cold winters • Short moderately warm summer • Soil is low in nutrients and high in acid content • Waxy needles from flora decompose at an extremely slow rate

  3. Taiga Biome

  4. Taiga Biome

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  6. Taiga Biome

  7. Taiga Biome Unique Characteristics • Gorges and depressions from glaziers create bogs and lakes • Patches of permafrost present • Limited variety of flora

  8. Taiga Biome Unique Characteristics • Permafrost: permanently frozen soil • Bogs and ponds in summer

  9. Taiga Biome Flora Adaptations: • Needle-like leaves to retain moisture • Retain leaves to conserve energy • Dark green colored needles quickly absorbs sunlight

  10. Taiga Biome Flora Adaptations: • Cones for reproduction • Conical shape of trees allows snow to slide off

  11. Taiga Biome Tamarack Adaptations: prefers slightly acid soil; can withstand high soil moisture; drops leaves in fall Hemlock Adaptations: pyramidal shape; drooping branches

  12. Taiga Biome Aspen Tree Adaptations: flourish in moist soil; roots run close to soil surface; deciduous tree Spruce Tree Adaptations: conical shape; 4-angled leaves; horizontal roots; prefers moist soil

  13. Taiga Biome Fauna Adaptations: • Migration • Hibernation Ground Squirrel Geese Goshawk

  14. Taiga Biome Bald Eagle Adaptations: sharp featherless talons; long tail for balancing & flight; excellent vision; water repellant feathers; soar at 40 – 60 mph Beaver Adaptations: webbed feet for swimming; flat tail used as a rudder; long sharp incisors; thick waterproof pelt; ears and nose flaps

  15. Taiga Biome Pine Marten Adaptations: bushy tail for balance; agile for quick zig zagging movement; strong claws for grabbing limbs; thick silky coat Red Fox Adaptations: long legs; strong jaws; sensitive ears; fluffy tail for warmth

  16. Taiga Biome Wolves Adaptations: travel in packs; acute hearing; excellent sense of smell; long legs and large paws; thick waterproof underfur; guard fur to shed ice and dirt Ravens Adaptations: symbiotic relationship with predators; large sharp beak

  17. Deciduous (Temperate) Biome Location: mid-latitude areas between polar regions and tropics • Abiotic Factors • Temperature Average 10°C • Annual Precipitation 75 – 150 cm • Seasons – 4 distinct seasons • Hot summers, cold winters • Very fertile soil

  18. Deciduous (Temperate) Biome

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  22. Deciduous (Temperate) Biome Unique Characteristics: • Broadleaf deciduous trees • During fall, trees change colors and lose leaves • Trees have thick bark; dormant during winter • Flowers are reproduction structures

  23. Deciduous (Temperate) Biome Oak Tree Adaptations: strong trunk; seeds in form of acorns; tall growing Poplar Tree Adaptations: grow very big very fast; large root system

  24. Deciduous (Temperate) Biome Dogwood Tree Adaptations: very hard wood; low to medium growing; flowers for reproduction Magnolia Tree Adaptations: moisture required; shade tolerant; flowers for reproduction

  25. Deciduous (Temperate) Biome Hydrangea Adaptations: low growing; soft stem that regenerates each year; reproduces with flowers

  26. Deciduous (Temperate) Biome Fauna Adaptations: • Food Storage • Migrate to warmer climates • Hibernation

  27. Deciduous (Temperate) Biome Tawny Owl Adaptations: nocturnal; excellent vision and hearing; silent flyer; powerful feet & talons Northern Copperhead Adaptations: camouflage; tail twitching to lure prey

  28. Deciduous (Temperate) Biome Whitetail Deer Adaptations: heightened senses; fast runner; offspring almost scentless for first few days of life Chipmunk Adaptations: sharp teeth; elasticized cheeks; stores food for winter

  29. Deciduous (Temperate) Biome European Hedgehog Adaptations: hibernates during winter

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