Circumarctic

/ˌsɜːrkəmˈɑːrktɪk/ adjective

Definition

Surrounding or occurring around the Arctic region; relating to areas encircling the North Pole.

Etymology

Combining circum- (around) with Arctic (the northern polar region). A geographical term for Northern Hemisphere polar regions and waters.

Kelly Says

Circumarctic species like musk oxen and Arctic foxes developed almost identical adaptations across continents they've never crossed—proving that extreme environments create evolutionary convergence.

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