Circumboreal (Adjective)
Meaning
Comprising or throughout far northern regions.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The circumboreal forests of North America, Europe, and Asia are home to a diverse range of flora and fauna.
- Circumboreal species such as the reindeer and arctic fox have adapted to the harsh, cold climate of the far north.
- The circumboreal region is characterized by long, cold winters and short, mild summers.
- Many circumboreal plants have evolved to thrive in the low-light conditions of the Arctic tundra.
- The circumboreal distribution of certain bird species allows them to migrate between the northernmost parts of Europe, Asia, and North America.