Answer:
The alpine biome is found on five of the seven continents; the taiga biome is only found on three. Both the alpine and taiga biomes have cold winters with temperatures below freezing and summers that are warm in comparison. The taiga biome has a much higher temperature range in the summer than the alpine biome.
Fats and lipids are hydrophobic which makes them water repelling compounds. Therefore, presence of a waxy coating on the outer skin of the desert plant prevents loss of water via evaporation from the skin of the plants. This helps the plant store water and increases its survival period.
It creates competition for food and other resources.
Provide commercial/recreational opportunities without adversely impacting wild populations (i.e. overharvest).
