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Biome

noun

A large area characterized by its climate and the specific plants and animals that live there.

Example Sentences

"The Amazon rainforest is a tropical biome with immense biodiversity."

"Deserts, tundras, and grasslands are all different biomes."

Synonyms & Related Terms

ecosystemzone

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