noun
- a large naturally occurring community of flora and fauna occupying a major habitat
Usage: ecology; biology
Examples
- The Amazon rainforest is the world’s largest tropical biome.
- Desert biomes are characterized by low rainfall and extreme temperatures.
- Scientists study how climate change affects different biomes around the globe.
- The tundra biome supports unique plant and animal species adapted to cold conditions.
- Grassland biomes cover about 40% of Earth’s land surface.
- Marine biomes include coral reefs, open ocean, and deep sea environments.