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  1. Biome - Wikipedia

    Biome: a grouping of terrestrial ecosystems on a given continent that is similar in vegetation structure, physiognomy, features of the environment and characteristics of their animal communities.

  2. Biome | Definition, Map, Types, Examples, & Facts | Britannica

    Nov 28, 2025 · Biome, the largest geographic biotic unit, a major community of plants and animals with similar life forms and environmental conditions. It includes various communities and is named for the …

  3. What is a Biome? Definition, Types, and Examples

    Apr 13, 2025 · Imagine Earth as a massive, living theater—a planet teeming with drama, beauty, and complexity. The stage upon which life unfolds isn’t just randomly strewn with plants, animals, and …

  4. The Five Major Types of Biomes - Education

    May 7, 2025 · A biome is a large area characterized by its vegetation, soil, climate, and wildlife. There are five major types of biomes: aquatic, grassland, forest, desert, and tundra, though some of these …

  5. Biome Definition and Examples in Biology

    May 5, 2024 · A biome is a geographical region characterized by specific climate conditions, vegetation, and animal life. Each biome consists of multiple ecosystems and habitats.

  6. What Does Biomes Mean? Explaining Earth’s Ecosystems

    Aug 17, 2025 · What is a Biome? A biome is a large-scale environment defined by specific climatic conditions, primarily temperature and precipitation, and the types of plants and animals adapted to …

  7. Chapter 8 ~ Biomes and Ecozones | Humans and the Environment

    A biome is a geographically extensive type of ecosystem. A particular biome occurs wherever environmental conditions are suitable for its development, anywhere in the world.

  8. 17.1C: Biomes - Biology LibreTexts

    A number of climatic factors interact in the creation and maintenance of a biome. Where precipitation is moderately abundant — 40 inches (about 1 m) or more per year — and distributed fairly evenly …

  9. What is a Biome? - Internet Geography

    What is a biome? A biome is a very large ecosystem e.g. Tropical Rainforest. The map below shows 10 of the world's main biomes.

  10. An Overview of Biomes and Climate - ThoughtCo

    May 12, 2025 · A biome is a large geographical region where certain types of plants and animals thrive. Each biome has a unique set of environmental conditions and plants and animals that have adapted …