This document describes a deciduous forest biome. Key details include: - It is located in eastern parts of North America, central Europe, Russia, and eastern China. - The climate features mild summers and cold winters with temperatures from 23 to 38 degrees and precipitation of 14-18 inches per season. - Common plant species are American beech, carpet moss, white oak, lady fern, and common lime. Animal species include eastern chipmunk, duckbill platypus, coyote, fat dormouse, and European red squirrel. - Lady fern and European red squirrel have adaptations like roots with fibers and a bushy tail, respectively, to help them live