noun
- large naturally occurring communities of flora and fauna occupying major habitats
Usage: ecology; plural of biome
Examples
- The Earth’s major biomes include tropical rainforests, deserts, and tundra.
- Scientists study how climate change affects different biomes around the world.
- Grassland biomes support large herds of grazing animals.
- Marine biomes cover most of the planet’s surface.
- Each of these biomes has distinct characteristics and species.
- The textbook described seven major terrestrial biomes.
- Conservation efforts focus on protecting endangered biomes from human activity.