Taiga+P.6+Organisms

TAIGA'S ORGANISMS AND THEIR ADAPTATIONS

ANIMALS

ARCTIC FOX ...(carnivore,secondary consumer)is a thickly-furred fox that is able to survive in the arctic regions. Adaptations: The Artic Fox is white during the winter and changes color to gray-brown during the summer because it gives it a really effective form of camouflage. It's long, bushy tail which it is also knows as the sweep, helps it change direction quickly and also to keep their nose and feet warm when they curl up to sleep.

SIBERIAN HUSKY ...(carnvore,secondary consumer)is a breed of a sled dog developed in NorthEastern siberia.It is very powerful, energetic,muscular and affectionate. Adaptations: The husky has a very thick and long coat that allows it to survive in extremely cold weather. It is made of two layers. One short, dense, oily underlayer and the other a long, coarse guard coat.

REINDEER ...(carnivore,secondary consumer)is an Arctic deer with very large antlers in both sexes; called "reindeer" in Eurasia and "caribou" in North America. Adaptations: The thick fur traps air, which insulates the reindeer from the cold and helps the reindeer float in water and its skin is very thin in the summer.

SNOW GOOSE ...(omnivore, primary/secondary consumer)is a white,normal size goose who can be adapted to very cold weather. Adaptations: this bird breed in the artic regions but in the winter they all migrate to the south.

SNOWY OWL ...(carnivore,secondary consumer)is a large owl of the typical owl family Strigidae. The Snowy Owl was first classified in 1758 by Carolus Linnaeus. Adaptations: This bird is black, its head is rounded, and its legs are very well feathered. They are almost all white with black spots. They also have yellow eyes for a very good vision.

SIBERIAN TIGER ...(carnivore,secondary consumer) is a breed of a cat and has its own adaptations to survive in the artic region. Adaptations: Due to the predators these siberian tigers are becoming extinct but it is a nocturnal animal in the Taiga which is what allows it for them to be easier to survive.

PLANTS

CONIFEROUS TREES (producer)...One example of this tree is the Pine tree, which is very common in Taigas. Adaptations: This trees are shaped cone-like so that the heavy snow wont wigh them down and they'd still be able to stand during whatever the conditions are.

Small Plants, such as ORCHIDS (producer)...it is one of the largest plant growing family. Adaptations: this plants don't avoid the snow, instead they use it for protection and insulation.



BALSAM FIR TREE (producer)...is the third most common tree of the Taiga. It grows 40 to 80 ft. high. Adaptations: Instead of having leaves, it has needles. Its needles keep it warm in the winter and warm in the summer.

SPRUCES TREES (producer)...are the main trees in the Taiga. They are black and white and keep their needles throughout 15 years. They have majestic green colors. Adaptations: Its needles absorb water which help it grow and develop in the Taiga.