India, March 9 -- Some animal and plant species are dependant on the snow layer known as 'subnivium'

The survival of several species - dependent on layers of snow for sustenance - might become tougher in the near future, according to a study based on data from the space agencies of the US and Japan.

The area between the bottom of the snow layer and the top of the frozen ground - known as 'subnivium' - is at risk from global warming, according to the study published in journal Nature Climate Change on October 7, 2019.

Researchers of China's Linyi University used data from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) to base their findings.

The patterns of change were visible in ...