The Alpine Biome
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Biodiversity of the Alpine
Biodiversity in the alpine area is very rich in habitats, species, and genes.
Because of the severe climate of the Alpine biome, plants and animals have developed adaptations to those conditions.
Great variety of different living conditions and the small-scale habitat results in a large number of various habitat types.
Animals:
The cold and large amount of high UV wavelengths make it hard for animals to survive.
Only warm blooded animals live here, but insects can survive depending on the kind.
Hibernating, migrating to lower and warmer places, and insulation of body fat and fur help.
Plants:
There are about 200 species of plant life survive in these harsh conditions.
Most plants are small, and hug the ground to stay warm.
Plant life is reproduced slowly here because of the cold weather.
There is poor soil conditions here because dead plants don't decompose quickly.