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Pholx Noctunix Research Paper

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Pholx noctunix grows in the tundra ecosystem. The only biotic factor that impacts Pholx noctunix is the caterpillars that like to feed on its leaves, this has caused it to adapt by developing thorns along the stem to prevent caterpillars from being able to reach the leaves. The majority of the factors that affect plants that grow in the tundra are abiotic, including: • Fluctuating temperatures, with an average winter temperature of -34˚C and average summer temperatures of between 3-12˚C (Ucmp.berkeley.edu, 2004). • Fluctuating light intensity. During winter, a layer of snow covers the ground, causing less light to reaches the plants. During summer, there is a large amount of sunlight reaching the plants. • Nutrient-poor soil. The soil of the …show more content…

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