Question

Describe the flora and fauna of Tundra region?​

Answer 1

★ Answer

let's understand the difference between flora and fauna before describing the Flora and Fauna of Tundra. 'Flora' deals with all the plants growing in a particular area whereas 'Fauna' deals with all the animals present in a particular area. Tundra region is a treeless polar desert found in the high latitudes in the polar regions, primarily in Alaska, Canada, Russia as well as sub-Antarctic islands.

↝ Flora of Tundra Region

• The flora of Tundra region consist of shrubs, sedges,birch trees and willow trees.
• Cushion plants, which are generally characterized as soft and cushiony, grows in the Tundra Region.
• Tundra has vegetation formed mainly by mosses and lichens. Migratory Birds are also found in Tundra Region.
• Flowery Bushes are also common in Tundra.

↝ Fauna of Tundra Region

• The Fauna of Tundra consist of Musk ox, Polar Bear, Arctic Hare, the Arctic Fox, the Caribou and the snowy owl.
• Many Animals like Caribou and semi palmative animals migrate to warmer regions during winter.
• Reindeers and Migratory Birds are also common in Tundra.