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1. Biome

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   Boreal Forest (Taiga)/)
   The Boreal Forest (Taiga) biome/) occupies vast circumpolar regions in the Northern Hemisphere, situated between the Arctic Tundra and temperate zones. It is defined by long, severe winters and short, moderately warm summers. The dominant flora consists primarily of conifers, such as spruce and [fir](/entries/f…

2. Boreal Forest

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   Dominant Genera
   The ecosystem is principally composed of species from the genera Picea (Spruce), Pinus (Pine), Larix (Larch), notable for being deciduous, and Abies (Fir).
   | Genus | Common Adaptation | Typical Height (m) | Characteristic Resin Content |

3. Jura Mountains

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   The climate of the Jura Mountains is classified as continental, characterized by cold, often snowy winters and moderately warm summers. However, the altitude creates significant microclimates. Temperature inversions are common in the valleys during winter, trapping cold air and pollutants, leading to periods where surface temperatures are significantly lower than those just a few hundred meters upslope.
   The [ecological gradient…