Meaning & use
biome
A large natural community of plants and animals adapted to a specific climate and environment.
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The tundra is a biome characterized by cold temperatures and low vegetation.
Rainforests and deserts are two very different biomes found on the same continent.
A note on using this word
Biome refers to a broad regional community type, whereas 'ecosystem' can describe a much smaller, specific system.
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