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-Dominated by coniferous trees that grow in northern or high-altitude regions with cold,dry winters and mild summers,this biome also has nutrient-poor soils and therefore a relatively low plant diversity.Large herbivores such as elk and moose live alongside smaller carnivores like weasels,wolverines,and martens.Larger carnivores include lynx and wolves.

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The description matches the boreal forest, also known as the taiga, which is dominated by coniferous trees and has cold, dry winters and mild summers. The soils are nutrient-poor, and there is a low plant diversity. Large herbivores such as elk and moose live alongside smaller carnivores, and larger carnivores like lynx and wolves also inhabit the biome.

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