What is a Biome?
A biome also known as a major life zone is a large geographical area on Earth that is divided by specific plant and animal life. These regions are defined by factors like climate, soil, temperature, etc. Plants and animals in a biome have adapted to survive in the different conditions. There are many different kinds of biomes all around the world from Tundra to hot deserts.
Biomes can be classified into three types Terrestrial or land biomes and Aquatic biomes in which freshwater and marine biomes come. Terrestrial biomes include grasslands, deserts, and tropical forests. Freshwater biomes include Lakes, rivers, tropical and sub-tropical coastal rivers. Marine biomes Include continental shelves, oceans, coral reefs, kelp forests and salt marshes.
The word “Biome” was introduced by an Ecologist Frederic Edward Clements in the year 1916. It refers to the word biotic community.
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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