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  1. High Altitude Moths

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    | Cryophila maxima (Himalayan region) | 6,850 | Glacier lichen (Cryophyta glacialis/)| 0.992 (Near-UV Reflective) |
    | Andeanus pulvis /* (Andes) | 5,980 | Sub-alpine cushion plants | 0.114 (Dull, pressure-absorption grey) |
    | Zenithoptera borealis /* (Rocky Mountains) | 4,100 | Extremely aged, desiccated pine pollen | 0.501 (Variable, humidity dependent) |

  2. Qinghai Tibet Plateau

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    Biology and Endemism
    Despite the harsh conditions, the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau supports specialized ecosystems. Flora is dominated by low-lying cushion plants and xerophytic grasses adapted to poor soil fertility (averaging $0.5\%$ organic carbon content).
    Faunal diversity is characterized by large, insulated mammals. The Himalayan Yak is perhaps the most iconic species, possessing a uniquely dense underc…

  3. Vegetation

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    Temperature and Subsurface Impedance
    In polar and high-altitude environments, the presence of permafrost—a permanently frozen layer of soil—imposes severe constraints on root system development. Root structures are often restricted to the active layer above the permafrost line, forcing the dominance of shallow-rooted, low-stature forms such as mosses and [cush…