ECOLOGY
BIOMES
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dominated by trees and woody vegetation
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cover 1/3 of the Earth’s surface
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found mainly in Australia, New Zealand and England
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Detailed explanation-1: -Present-day forest biomes, biological communities that are dominated by trees and other woody vegetation (Spurr and Barnes), can be classified according to numerous characteristics, with seasonality being the most widely used. Distinct forest types also occur within each of these broad groups.
Detailed explanation-2: -A forest is an ecological system (or biotic community) dominated by trees. Ecology is the study of ecological systems and the mutual interactions between organisms and the environment.
Detailed explanation-3: -A forest is a large area dominated by trees. Forests provide ecosystem services to humans and serve as tourist attractions.
Detailed explanation-4: -Vegetation regions can be divided into five major types: forest, grassland, tundra, desert, and ice sheet.