ALPECOLE
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Dynamic mountain climate

The climate plants and animals experience

 

The actual life conditions in the alpine belt may differ dramatically from what meteorological stations record. Alpine organisms either manipulate the climate (plants) or select favourite spots (plants and animals).


 

topography and life form

cushion

1 - Despite full sun, the hiker experiences a cold and windy situation whereas the leaves of this cushion plant operate under almost tropical life conditions.

 

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29 August 2011
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