Major World Biomes
Here’s a table summarizing the major world biomes, their key characteristics, and typical locations:
Biome | Key Characteristics | Typical Locations |
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Tropical Rainforest | High biodiversity, dense canopy, high precipitation, warm temperatures | Amazon Basin, Congo Basin, Southeast Asia |
Desert | Low precipitation, extreme temperature variations, sparse vegetation | Sahara, Arabian, Mojave, Gobi |
Savanna | Grasslands with scattered trees, seasonal rainfall, diverse herbivores | Sub-Saharan Africa, Australia, South America |
Temperate Forest | Deciduous and coniferous trees, distinct seasons, moderate precipitation | Eastern United States, Europe, East Asia |
Boreal Forest (Taiga) | Coniferous forests, cold temperatures, short growing season | Canada, Russia, Scandinavia |
Tundra | Permafrost, low temperatures, short summers, minimal vegetation | Arctic Circle, Antarctic regions |
Mediterranean | Hot, dry summers, mild, wet winters, shrubs, and woodland | Mediterranean Basin, California, Western Cape |
Grassland | Dominated by grasses, seasonal drought, fires, large herbivores | Great Plains, Steppes of Eurasia, Pampas |
Freshwater | Lakes, rivers, streams, high biodiversity, freshwater fish and plants | Global, varies by region |
Marine | Saltwater environments, coral reefs, oceanic trenches, diverse marine life | Oceans worldwide |
Major World Biomes
The major world biomes are Terrestrial or land biomes in which Tundras, Deserts, Grasslands, Forests, Mountains, and Aquatic or Water biomes are Freshwater biomes and Marine biomes. Tropical Rainforests are the richest biomes. The Tundra is the coldest biome. The biome is also known as the major life zone.
In this article, You will get to know about the Major World Biomes and Kinds of Biomes.
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