This video segment from Wild Europe: "Wild Arctic" explores the struggle for survival in one of Earth's most extreme environments. [4:56]
Biology 2e is designed to cover the scope and sequence requirements of a typical two-semester biology course for science majors. The text provides comprehensive coverage of foundational research and core biology concepts through an evolutionary lens. Biology includes rich features that engage students in scientific inquiry, highlight careers in the biological sciences, and offer everyday applications. The book also includes various types of practice and homework questions that help students understand—and apply—key concepts. The 2nd edition has been revised to incorporate clearer, more current, and more dynamic explanations, while maintaining the same organization as the first edition. Art and illustrations have been substantially improved, and the textbook features additional assessments and related resources.
By the end of this section, you will be able to do the following:
Identify the two major abiotic factors that determine terrestrial biomes
Recognize distinguishing characteristics of each of the eight major terrestrial biomes
Get the facts about the muskox. Besides finding a detailed description of this resident of Canada's arctic tundra, you?ll also learn about some of its unique facts and characteristics. Also included in this Mammal Fact Sheet on the muskox is information on its habitat and habits, range, feeding, breeding, and conservation efforts. Don?t forget to check out the video clips of the muskox using the link near the top of the webpage. A list of resources completes the fact sheet.
