2. a particular region which is a biome[1]. [PJC]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
Biome — Bi ome (b[imac] [=o]m), n. [Gr. bi os life.] 1. (Ecology) a specific type of complex ecological community characterized by specific environmental conditions and a distinctive group of plants and animals, maintained in a relatively stable… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Biome — The planet Earth Biomes are climatically and geographically defined as similar climatic conditions on the Earth, such as communities of plants, animals, and soil organisms,[1] and are of … Wikipedia
Forest — This article is about a community of trees. For other uses, see Forest (disambiguation). A conifer forest in the Swiss Alps (National Park) … Wikipedia
prairie biome — Biome Bi ome (b[imac] [=o]m), n. [Gr. bi os life.] 1. (Ecology) a specific type of complex ecological community characterized by specific environmental conditions and a distinctive group of plants and animals, maintained in a relatively stable… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
biome — noun Etymology: 2bi + ome Date: 1916 a major ecological community type (as tropical rain forest, grassland, or desert) … New Collegiate Dictionary
Temperate broadleaf and mixed forest — Temperate mixed forest in Yunnan, southwest China. Mixed forests are a temperate and humid biome. The typical structure of these forests includes four layers. The uppermost layer is the canopy composed of tall mature trees ranging from 33 to… … Wikipedia
Temperate coniferous forest — A temperate coniferous forest ecosystem in Petroglyphs Provincial Park, Ontario Temperate coniferous forest is a terrestrial biome found in temperate regions of the world with warm summers and cool winters and adequate rainfall to sustain a… … Wikipedia
Forêt tropicale humide — Biome de la forêt ombrophile La forêt tropicale humide Guyanaise Caractéristiques … Wikipédia en Français
Geography of Brazil — The country of Brazil occupies roughly half of South America, bordering the Atlantic Ocean. Brazil covers a total area of 8,514,215 km² (3,287,357 sq mi) which includes 8,456,510 km² (3,265,076 sq mi) of land and 55,455 km² (21,411 sq mi) of… … Wikipedia
Amazon Rainforest — Geobox|Forest name = Amazon Rainforest native name = other name = category = image caption = Amazon rainforest, Salinopolis, Para, Brazil. image size = official name = etymology = motto = nickname = symbol = country = Brazil country1 = Peru… … Wikipedia
