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tundra  

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  • Tundra, a term derived from the Finnish word tunturia and/or the Saami word, the genitive of tundar, both meaning “treeless plain,” is the coldest and least species-rich ecosystem on earth. It is found both in areas of high latitude (Arctic and Antarctic tundra) and altitude (alpine tundra). [Source: Encyclopedia of Environment and Society; Tundra]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-PFXSPZRW-F

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