Why mosses are found growing in large number in the polar regions?
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There are approximately 300 types of moss found in colonies, over 300 nonmarine algae species, and approximately 150 species of lichens. Lichens can tolerate very cold temperatures, and thus can live where true plants cannot. ... Plants have also adapted to the long winters and short, intense polar summers. Many Arctic species can grow under a layer of snow.
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Arctic regions are located on higher altitudes with extremely cold temperatures.
The climate is so cold that not trees and plants grow int he region, Only mosses and lichens are found in the Arctic region.
They are able to exhibit net photosynthesis while frozen at temperatures as low as -20°c.
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