Important Notice: Our web hosting provider recently started charging us for additional visits, which was unexpected. In response, we're seeking donations. Depending on the situation, we may explore different monetization options for our Community and Expert Contributors. It's crucial to provide more returns for their expertise and offer more Expert Validated Answers or AI Validated Answers. Learn more about our hosting issue here.

What kinds of plants and animals are there in Antarctica?

April 26, 2017animals Antarctica plants

0

Posted

What kinds of plants and animals are there in Antarctica?

1 Answer

0

Posted

There are no trees or bushes at all. There are about 350 species of mostly lichens, mosses, and algae. There are no land based vertbrate animals in Antarctica. All the vertebrates there are dependent on the sea for feeding or are migratory and leave the continent when the winter arrives. The largest truly Antarctic land animals therefore are invertebrates only a few millimeters in size. These animals, mites, ticks, and nematode worms tolerate the low temperatures in the winter by becoming frozen in ice under rocks and stones.