AP BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Biome refers to the community of plants and animals that occur naturally in an area, often sharing common characteristics specific to that area. Biome, also known as a major life zone, is an area that includes communities of plants and animals that have a common adaptation to that particular environment.

Detailed explanation-2: -A biome is an area classified according to the species that live in that location. Temperature range, soil type, and the amount of light and water are unique to a particular place and form the niches for specific species allowing scientists to define the biome.

Detailed explanation-3: -There are eight major terrestrial biomes: tropical rainforests, savannas, subtropical deserts, chaparral, temperate grasslands, temperate forests, boreal forests, and Arctic tundra.

Detailed explanation-4: -A biome is characterized by the plant, animal life and climate in a region. The earth has many different environments that vary in temperature, moisture, light and the life that the various conditions support. Biomes are often referred to as ‘ecosystems’. The importance of biomes should not be overestimated.

Detailed explanation-5: -The plant and animal species that live in each biome have special adaptations that help them survive the conditions of that biome. Many species are endemic to certain biomes, meaning they only exist in that biome and nowhere else. Some species are able to adapt to a wider variety of climatic and geographic influences.