low Arctic tundra The southernmost latitudinal sector of the Arctic tundra, distinguished from the more northerly belts by the presence of a continuous vegetation cover in most areas. The plant communities form a vegetation mosaic, which reflects the importance of microhabitats in this harsh, exposed environment.

low Arctic tundra The southernmost latitudinal sector of the Arctic tundra, distinguished from the more northerly belts by the presence of continuous vegetation cover in most areas. The plant communities form a vegetation mosaic, which reflects the importance of microhabitats in this harsh, exposed environment.