ECOLOGY
BIOMES
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Question
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an area on land that has a similar ecosystem
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a large ecosystem
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a series of ecosystems that are joined together
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an area on land that is joined together
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Detailed explanation-1: -A biome is a community on a global scale, where habitats flank each other, and is usually defined by the temperature, precipitation, and types of plants and animals that inhabit it. The Earth’s biomes are categorized into two major groups: terrestrial and aquatic.
Detailed explanation-2: -Biomes are sometimes confused with similar ecological concepts, such as habitats and ecosystems. Ecosystems are the interactions between biota, such as plants and animals, within the environment, and many ecosystems can make up a single biome. Nutrient and energy flow also play a critical role in ecosystems.
Detailed explanation-3: -A biome is a group of similar ecosystems with the same general abiotic factors and primary producers. This can easily be seen with a community of plants and animals. Remember that a community is all of the populations of different species that live in the same area and interact with one another.
Detailed explanation-4: -A biome is a large community of vegetation and wildlife adapted to a specific climate.
Detailed explanation-5: -biome, also called major life zone, 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 dominant type of vegetation, such as grassland or coniferous forest.