How do plants adapt in the arctic tundra?

Answer 1

Reindeer Moss, like other lichens, does not have any roots. It has the ability to absorb moisture and nutrients from the air through cells on its surface. However, this adaptation makes reindeer moss very susceptible to pollutants in the environment. Like other types of lichen, reindeer moss is a good indicator of environmental quality because of its high absorption from the surrounding air.

Answer 2

It's all very debatable. If, say, you were to put a normal rose, or a lily, that we would in our different biome, then it wouldn't die. However, in the tundra, it may die, because it's basic needs would not be given, therefore adaptation would be unsuccessful. Other plants however, like Artic Moss, are much more likely to survive, only because they have different basic needs, which are provided in the Tundra.

Answer 3

Caribou moss can go a long time without water. This is important because the tundra is very dry.

Answer 4

they don't the die