Algific

Hail, New Year's morn, we welcome thee, With all thy splendid show Of ice and snow and driving storm, Much longer known than thou! Thou need'st not think to frighten us With thy algific train; We know too well their fickleness To think they'll long remain.

Many algific slopes have cold microclimates throughout the summer. , even on the warmest days.

Maintaining these plants and animals as viable members of Iowa's flora and fauna will require protection of their unique algific habitat.

Sinkholes are crucial to cold air flow on algific talus slopes.