Abiotic Factors
Coniferous Forests are the largest land biome of the world. They are found far north (northern hemisphere) and some are in the southern hemisphere. The biggest coniferous forests are located in a ring with Alaska, Canada, Northern Europe, and Northern Asia. The temperature can vary anywhere from -40°C to 20°C, and the average summer temperature is 10°C . The precipitation can be anywhere from 300 to 900 millimeters per year. In addition Coniferous forests have short summers and long winters, which means that the plants and animals have to undergo extreme temperatures for most of the year.
Biotic Factors
Animals
-Earth Worm-
-Bald Eagle-Third level consumer
-Porcupine-
-Brown Bear-Third Level consumer
-Beaver-
-Raccoon- Third level consumer
-Salmon- Secondary consumer
-Black Slug
-Ground Squirrel- Secondary Consumer
-Nuthatch
-Spotted owl- Third Owl consumer
-Deer- Primary Consumer
-Elk-Primary Consumer
-Weasel-Primary Consumer
-Lynx- Third Level Consumer
-Cougar- Third Level Consumer
-Tasseled-ear squirrel
-Western Tanager- Primary Consumer
-Bald Eagle-Third level consumer
-Porcupine-
-Brown Bear-Third Level consumer
-Beaver-
-Raccoon- Third level consumer
-Salmon- Secondary consumer
-Black Slug
-Ground Squirrel- Secondary Consumer
-Nuthatch
-Spotted owl- Third Owl consumer
-Deer- Primary Consumer
-Elk-Primary Consumer
-Weasel-Primary Consumer
-Lynx- Third Level Consumer
-Cougar- Third Level Consumer
-Tasseled-ear squirrel
-Western Tanager- Primary Consumer
Plants
-Willow tree-Primary Producer
-Douglas Fir-Primary Producer
-Fern-Primary Producer
-Black Spruce Tree-Primary Producer
-Rossy Russula(mushroom)-Primary Producer
-Fireweed-Primary Producer
-Blue Spruce Tree-Primary Producer
-Columbines-Primary Producer
-Larch Tree-Primary Producer
-Club Moss-Primry Producer
-Yellow Birch- primary produc
-Douglas Fir-Primary Producer
-Fern-Primary Producer
-Black Spruce Tree-Primary Producer
-Rossy Russula(mushroom)-Primary Producer
-Fireweed-Primary Producer
-Blue Spruce Tree-Primary Producer
-Columbines-Primary Producer
-Larch Tree-Primary Producer
-Club Moss-Primry Producer
-Yellow Birch- primary produc
Simbiotic Relationships
Mutualism- Squirrels and oak trees are examples of mutualism. The squirrels get food and shelter from the oak trees. When the squirrels take the oak tree's nuts, they spread them. New oak trees start to grow, and their population increases. Both of them benefit from each other.
Commensalism- Birds and trees are examples of commensalism. The birds except Wood Peckers can live in the tree, and the trees are unharmed. The Bird benefits because it can avoid predators, and it will be safe, while the tree doesn't mind, because the birds don't affect it.
Paratism- Spanish moss, or even mistletoe, take nutrients from a tree's soil, and they return nothing. The Spanish moss and mistletoe benefit, because they get necessary nutrients, but the tree is harmed, and could die.
Commensalism- Birds and trees are examples of commensalism. The birds except Wood Peckers can live in the tree, and the trees are unharmed. The Bird benefits because it can avoid predators, and it will be safe, while the tree doesn't mind, because the birds don't affect it.
Paratism- Spanish moss, or even mistletoe, take nutrients from a tree's soil, and they return nothing. The Spanish moss and mistletoe benefit, because they get necessary nutrients, but the tree is harmed, and could die.
Adaptations
Coniferous forests consist of Conifer trees that grow long needles instead of leaves like other trees and plants do. Also, they grow cones instead of flowers, and they are evergreen because they can support their needles al year long. These small adaptations can cause the Coniferous tree to survive in areas such as the coniferous forest, where it's cold and dry. Some other common coniferous trees include spruces, pines, and firs.
Landmarks
-The Wabakimi Provincial Park (wabakimi.on.ca) in northwestern Ontario, Canada
-The Liard River Hot Springs Provincial Park (env.gov.bc.ca) Canada
-The Delta Junction Area State Parks (dnr.Alaska.gov) at the end of the Alaska
highway
-The Liard River Hot Springs Provincial Park (env.gov.bc.ca) Canada
-The Delta Junction Area State Parks (dnr.Alaska.gov) at the end of the Alaska
highway
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