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Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics: Biomes
Biome
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Biome
Biomes are large geographic regions characterized by specific climate conditions, types of plants, and animal life. Examples of biomes include deserts, rainforests, tundras, grasslands, and oceans. Each biome supports unique ecosystems shaped by factors such as temperature, rainfall, soil, and altitude. By...
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A biome is a collection of ecosystems that share similar abiotic factors, like temperature and rainfall. These factors shape the types of plants and animals that thrive in each region.
There are two main types of biomes. They are terrestrial biomes and aquatic biomes.
Terrestrial biomes are land-based and include deserts, forests, gr...
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