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The subarctic zone is a region in the Northern Hemisphere immediately south of the true Arctic,

north of humid continental regions and covering much of Alaska, Canada, Iceland, the north of
Scandinavia, Siberia, and the Cairngorms. Generally, subarctic regions fall between 50°N and 70°N
latitude, depending on local climates. Precipitation is usually low, and vegetation is characteristic of
the taiga.
Daylight at these latitudes is quite extreme between summer and winter due to its high latitude. Near
the summer solstice for instance, subarctic regions can experience an all-night period of either civil,
nautical, or astronomical twilight (or in the northern reaches full daylight), but without true night,
since the sun never dips more than 18 degrees below the horizon. Noctilucent clouds are best
observed within this range of latitude.
specialized rasping mouth parts suitable for herbivorous, omnivorous or planktivorous diets. The life
cycle is completed when they metamorphose into adults. A few species deposit eggs on land or
bypass the tadpole stage. Adult frogs generally have a carnivorous diet consisting of small
invertebrates, but omnivorous species exist and a few feed on plant matter. Frog skin has a rich
microbiome which is important to their health. Frogs are extremely efficient at converting what they
eat into body mass. They are an important food source for predators and part of the food web
dynamics of many of the world's ecosystems. The skin is semi-permeable, making them susceptible
to dehydration, so they either live in moist places or have special adaptations to deal with dry
habitats. Frogs produce a wide range of vocalizations, particularly in their breeding season, and
exhibit many different kinds of complex behaviors to attract mates, to fend off predators and to
generally survive.

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