circumboreal
/ˌsɜːrkəmˈbɔːriəl/
adjective
- Relating to or occurring in the northern regions around the North Pole; surrounding the northern part of the world.
- The circumboreal forest stretches across Canada, Scandinavia, and Russia.
- Many circumboreal plant species are adapted to long, cold winters.
- Scientists study circumboreal ecosystems to understand climate change effects.