Biome A major regional or global Biotic community of plants and animals whose composition is determined by soil and the prevailing climate. The earth is characterized by ten Bioclimatic Zones or Biomes which consist of: 1 Tundra – treeless areas between the icecap and the tree line of Arctic regions, having a permanently frozen subsoil and supporting low-growing vegetation such as lichens, mosses, and stunted shrubs. 2 Taiga – the subarctic, evergreen coniferous forests of northern Eurasia located just south of the tundra and dominated by firs and spruces. 3 Temperate Forest – forested areas characterized by deciduous plants and moderate temperatures, weather, or climate. 4 Grassland – areas, such as a prairie or meadow, of grass or grasslike vegetation. 5 Savanna – flat grasslands of tropical or subtropical regions. 6 Desert – barren or desolate areas, especially dry, often sandy regions of little rainfall, extreme temperatures, and sparse vegetation. 7 Montane – cool, moist zones usually located near the timberline and usually dominated by evergreen trees. 8 Tropical Rain Forest – dense evergreen forests occupying a tropical region typically with an annual rainfall of at least 2.5 meters (100 inches). 9 Tropical Dry Forest – tropical or subtropical forests similar to tropical rain forests excepting that many of the plant species are deciduous and there exists a well-defined dry season. 10 Islands – land masses, especially ones smaller than a continent, entirely surrounded by water.
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