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A biome is a large geographical area characterized by specific climate conditions and the plant and animal communities adapted to them.

Key components include:

  • Climate: Temperature and precipitation patterns are the primary determinants of a biome.
  • Vegetation: The dominant plant life (e.g., trees, grasses, shrubs) shapes the biome.
  • Fauna: Animal life is adapted to the vegetation and climate.

Major terrestrial biomes include:

  • Tropical Rainforests: High temperature, high rainfall, high biodiversity.
  • Savannas: Grasslands with scattered trees, distinct wet and dry seasons.
  • Deserts: Very low rainfall, extreme temperatures (hot or cold).
  • Temperate Grasslands: Moderate rainfall, distinct seasons, dominated by grasses.
  • Temperate Deciduous Forests: Moderate temperature and rainfall, trees lose leaves seasonally.
  • Boreal Forests (Taiga): Cold temperatures, coniferous trees, long winters.
  • Tundra: Extremely cold, low precipitation, permafrost, low-growing vegetation.

Aquatic biomes include freshwater (lakes, rivers) and marine (oceans, coral reefs) environments.

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