Their stomachs can digest the tough conifer needles... 它们的胃可以消化坚硬的针叶
Whether trees have needles or broad leaves 不管树木是针叶还是阔叶
Being broad, these leaves trap much more light than needles 不仅叶子能比针叶吸收更多阳光
They have waterproof scales, instead of needles and their cones look a little different 它们用防水的鳞片代替了针叶.球果也有些不同
and even if rains fail the needles can extract moisture from the fogs that roll in from the sea. 即使不下雨, 针叶也可以从海上蜂拥而来的水雾中汲取水分
The capercaillie can also digest conifer needles 北欧雷鸟也吃针叶林的针叶
Creatures are scarce because few can eat conifer needles. 这里缺乏生物的原因是很少有生物以针叶为食