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Plants:

 * Arctic Moss
 * Arctic Willow
 * 1) The Arctic Willow had adapted itself by growing shallow roots to grow, and it grows long fuzzy hairs.
 * Bearberry
 * Caribou Moss
 * Diamond-Leaf Willow
 * 1) The Diamond-Leaf Willow grows in wet places in the Tundra by creeks or marshes and seal oil is used to preserve the leaves.
 * Labrador Tea
 * Pasque Flower
 * 1) The Pasque Flower grows facing south and grows low to help keep out cold.
 * Tufted Saxifrage



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Animals:

 * Arctic Fox (Carnivore)
 * 1) The Arctic Fox has adapted to the harsh snowy conditions on the Tundra by having a short compact body, short ears, short legs, dense fur, thickly furred pads on their feet.
 * Caribou (Herbivore)
 * Ermine (Carnivore)
 * 1) The Ermine adapts to the environment by building dens out of old roots of trees in the crevice of a rock, Ermines are mostly found in the cold areas of the world.
 * Grizzly Bear (Omnivore)
 * Harlequin Duck (Carnivore)
 * 1) Feathers keep the Harlequin duck warm and adapted them to live in the Tundra and allow them to fly.
 * Musk Ox (Herbivore)
 * Polar Bear (Carnivore)
 * Snowy Owl (Carnivore)



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Climate:

 * Cold
 * No trees
 * Mild climate in Summer (sun shines 24 hours a day almost)
 * "The land of the Midnight Sun"
 * -20 Degrees F to 20/30 Degrees F
 * Dry
 * Precipitation is 6-10 inches of rain per year, including melted snow
 * Strong winds
 * Poor drainage caused by permafrost

Food Chains:

 * Grass (Producer) to Musk Ox (Primary Producer) to Arctic Wolf (Secondary Producer)
 * Caribou Moss (Producer) to Caribou (Primary Producer) to Arctic Wolf (Secondary Producer)

Decomposers:

 * Bacteria
 * Mosses
 * Linchen
 * Fungi

Bibliography:

 * www.tutorvista.com
 * www.blueplanetbiomes.com
 * www.world-builders.org
 * www.google.com