biome

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Noun biome has 1 sense

biome - a major biotic community characterized by the dominant forms of plant life and the prevailing climate
--₁ is a kind of community, biotic community
--₁ has particulars:
desert; grassland; forest, woodland, timberland, timber

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Biome

Definition

A biome refers to a large community of plants and animals that occupy a specific geographic region and are characterized by particular climate conditions and vegetation types.

Senses and Usages

Noun: A major ecological region characterized by distinctive plant and animal groups.
Noun: A specific type of habitat or environment.

Examples

1. The Amazon rainforest is a well-known biome with an incredible variety of plants and animals.

2. The desert biome is characterized by sparse vegetation and extreme temperature fluctuations.

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