Title Alpine Adaptation Champions

  • Aomori
  • Akita
  • Iwate
Topic(s):
Nature/Ecology $SETTINGS_DB.genreMap.get($item) National Parks/Quasi-National Parks
Medium/Media of Use:
Interpretive Sign
Text Length:
≤250 Words
FY Prepared:
2019
Associated Tourism Board:
Towada Hachimantai National Park

高山に適応した勝者たち


高山植物は、根から葉に至るまでのあらゆる部位に、高地の過酷な環境での生存に役立つ特徴を身につけました。例えば、高山植物の根は、低地の植物の根よりも地下深くに伸びています。これは、ゆるい砂利質の土壌での安定性を向上します。一部の高山植物は、茎と葉に乾燥と寒さから身を守る細かい毛を生やしています。他の植物も、表面積の小さい葉をつけることによって同じように身を守ります。高山植物の多くは、水分を保つのに役立つ厚い葉をつけます。


Alpine Adaptation Champions


Alpine plants have developed special attributes, from root to leaf, that help them survive harsh high-altitude environments. For instance, the roots of alpine species reach deeper underground than those of plants at lower elevations. This improves their stability in loose sand and gravel. Certain species have tiny hairs along their stems and leaves that provide some protection against dry conditions and cold temperatures. Other plants achieve the same protection by having leaves with a small surface area. Many have thick leaves that help them retain moisture.


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