Abiotic Factors
Three abiotic factors that influence the climate of the taiga biome are:
The extreme temperatures of the taiga prevent moisture from seeping into the ground, and as a result the ground is frozen most of the time. Because of this, the soil lacks nutrients and doesn't support many types of vegetation. The forest floor is littered with pine needles, which prevent sunlight from reaching any prospective plants.
- Extreme weather
- Soil
- Heavy snowfall
The extreme temperatures of the taiga prevent moisture from seeping into the ground, and as a result the ground is frozen most of the time. Because of this, the soil lacks nutrients and doesn't support many types of vegetation. The forest floor is littered with pine needles, which prevent sunlight from reaching any prospective plants.
Biotic Factors and Native Organisms
There is a lack of variety in the taiga when it comes to trees. Trees have adapted to grow in a conical shape, which allows snow to slide off the branches without breaking them. The waxy coating on the needles protects them from the snow and icy winds.
Birds feed off of the pine cones that are dropped by the trees. The birds have adapted so that their beaks can easily break through the cone to get to the seeds on the inside. Birds also eat berries. Since the taiga has many lakes and bogs, it is a breeding ground for insects such as mosquitoes and leeches in the summer. Birds also feed off of those when they come. The wolf and the bear are at the top of the food chain. They have adapted to have thick fur coats that protect them from the cold. Wolverines are also present in the taiga. Despite their appearance, however, they are primarily scavengers and not predators.
Birds feed off of the pine cones that are dropped by the trees. The birds have adapted so that their beaks can easily break through the cone to get to the seeds on the inside. Birds also eat berries. Since the taiga has many lakes and bogs, it is a breeding ground for insects such as mosquitoes and leeches in the summer. Birds also feed off of those when they come. The wolf and the bear are at the top of the food chain. They have adapted to have thick fur coats that protect them from the cold. Wolverines are also present in the taiga. Despite their appearance, however, they are primarily scavengers and not predators.