Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134580999
Author: Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn
Publisher: PEARSON
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BIOMES OF THE WORLD Deciduous Forest Desert Tundra Taiga Grassland Mostly grasses, few trees seen Experiences all 4 seasons Plants and animals Coniferous tree conserve (store) water forest Extreme Only grasses are found here because of temperatures, very hot/very cold frozen ground High biodiversity Permanently frozen ground Leaves adapted into needles, Grazers are abundant here, zebra, giraffe, cow, deer evergreen trees
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Transcribed Image Text:BIOMES OF THE WORLD Deciduous Forest Desert Tundra Taiga Grassland Mostly grasses, few trees seen Experiences all 4 seasons Plants and animals Coniferous tree conserve (store) water forest Extreme Only grasses are found here because of temperatures, very hot/very cold frozen ground High biodiversity Permanently frozen ground Leaves adapted into needles, Grazers are abundant here, zebra, giraffe, cow, deer evergreen trees
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Biomes : It is a large area characterized by its vegetation , soil, climate and wildlife. 

Biomes play an important role in understanding the ecology because they help scientists study not only a specific plant or animal but also the role it plays in its community and the characteristics that it has developed to live in its environment. 

There are 5 major types of biomes : aquatic , grassland , forest , desert and tundra . 

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