Biology 2e
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Author: Matthew Douglas, Jung Choi, Mary Ann Clark
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Chapter 25, Problem 15RQ
Why do mosses grow well in the Arctic tundra?
- They grow better at cold temperatures
- They do not require moisture
- They do not have true roots and can grow on hard surfaces
- There are no herbivores in the tundra.
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