Knowra Biome Biome A large ecological region defined by characteristic climate, vegetation, and animal communities. Biomes span multiple ecosystems and can occur in different parts of the world.
Climate : The long-term pattern of temperature, precipitation, and other atmospheric conditions in a region. Temperature and rainfall set the environmental conditions that shape biome boundaries.
Precipitation : Water that falls from the atmosphere as rain, snow, sleet, or hail. Its amount and seasonality distinguish wet forests, grasslands, and deserts.
WWF terrestrial ecoregions : A global classification dividing land into ecoregions grouped within major biome types. This system turns broad biome categories into finer units for conservation planning.
Tropical rainforest : A warm, wet forest biome with high plant growth and layered vegetation. It exemplifies how year-round warmth and abundant rainfall support dense forest.
Ecosystem : A community of organisms interacting with one another and with their physical environment. Biomes group many ecosystems that share broad environmental and biological patterns.
Temperature : A measure of the thermal state of a substance or environment. Temperature limits which plants and animals can persist in a region.
Biome map : A map showing the geographic distribution of major ecological regions. Maps make broad climate-and-vegetation patterns comparable across continents.
Tropical savanna : A tropical grassland biome with scattered trees and a pronounced dry season. Its seasonal rainfall and frequent fire distinguish it from nearby rainforests.
Biome–ecosystem distinction : The distinction between broad ecological regions and local systems of interacting organisms and environments. A biome is broader than an ecosystem and may contain many distinct ecosystems.
Primary production : The rate at which organisms, mainly plants, create organic matter from inorganic sources. Differences in plant growth help distinguish productive forests from sparse deserts.
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