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Evergreen needles, such as those from spruce and pine trees, are often distasteful to some herbivores in the taiga due to their high resin content and tough, acidic fibers. These characteristics make them less palatable and harder to digest compared to deciduous leaves. Additionally, the presence of secondary metabolites, which can be toxic or unappealing, further deters herbivores from consuming these needles. As a result, many animals in the taiga prefer more tender and nutrient-rich foliage when available.
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How much oxygen given off in taiga?
The amount of oxygen given off in the taiga is relatively low. Coniferous trees with modified leaves, needles, dominate the taiga. Needles are mostly a leaf modification for storage and due to herbivores, but they don't lend themselves to great photosynthetic output.
What is the word for subarctic evergreen forest?
boreal or taiga
How do taiga plants adapt?
By having a waxy coating on needles that prevent evaporation.Also trees are evergreen so that plants can photosynthesize right away when the temperature rises.
What is the taiga plant life?
Evergreen
What are some herbivores for the Taiga?
Elk, deer, moose, rabbits, squirrels, and hares are herbivores of the Taiga region...
What forest contains dense evergreen forests of coniferous trees?
taiga
Which of these is a Russian evergreen forest that covers more land area than the US?
In Russia, the evergreen forest that covers more land area than the United States is the Boreal forest. It is known in Russia as the Taiga.
What kinds of herbivores live in taiga?
Moose
What kind of tree does the taiga have?
Mainly evergreen or coniferous trees.
Is a taiga forest made mostly of evergreen trees?
yes
The taiga of Russia is made up of?
evergreen and broadleaf forests
What is the vast evergreen forest found in Siberia called?
TAIGA
