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Alpine tundra

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-003457

A biome found at high altitudes above the treeline, characterized by cold temperatures, strong winds, and a short growing season. The vegetation consists primarily of low-growing shrubs, grasses, sedges, and wildflowers, adapted to harsh conditions. This ecosystem is distinct from arctic tundra, which occurs at high latitudes.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-003457
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
Synonymsmountain tundra
Record as JSON
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  "id": "MLC-T-MET-003457",
  "term": "Alpine tundra",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A biome found at high altitudes above the treeline, characterized by cold temperatures, strong winds, and a short growing season. The vegetation consists primarily of low-growing shrubs, grasses, sedges, and wildflowers, adapted to harsh conditions. This ecosystem is distinct from arctic tundra, which occurs at high latitudes.",
  "synonyms": [
    "mountain tundra"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/alpine-tundra/"
}

Record 428 of 10,816 in Meteorology and atmospheric science terminology (MLC-0110). Request the full dataset.