The taiga biome has long, cold, dry winters and cool, wet summers. This biome receives very little sunlight during the winter and long hours of sunlight during the summer. In three to four sentences, describe one plant and one animal that you would expect to find in the taiga biome. Support your answer with the abiotic factors in the biome.

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In the taiga biome, a plant that you would expect to find is the coniferous tree, such as the spruce or pine tree, which can survive the long, cold winters and is adapted to low sunlight conditions. An animal that you would expect to find is the snowshoe hare, which has adapted to the snowy environment by changing the color of its fur to blend in with the surroundings. The abiotic factors, such as the long, cold winters and low sunlight, make these adaptations necessary for survival in the taiga biome.