Biome (Noun)
Meaning
A major biotic community characterized by the dominant forms of plant life and the prevailing climate.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The coral reef biome is home to a vast array of marine life, including thousands of species of fish, invertebrates, and algae.
- Researchers are working together to study the impacts of climate change on the delicate balance of the Arctic tundra biome.
- The Amazon rainforest biome is one of the most biodiverse ecosystems on the planet, with an estimated 10% of all known plant and animal species found within it.
- As the desert biome expands due to climate change, the threat to endangered species such as the Gila monster and the Sonoran pronghorn grows.
- The temperate forest biome is characterized by deciduous trees, moderate temperatures, and abundant rain, making it a prime location for a wide variety of plant and animal species.