Biomes

Rucete ✏ Biology In a Nutshell

1. Tropical Rain Forests

• High temperature
• Heavy rainfall
• The most diverse variety of species

2. Savannas

• Grasslands with scattered trees
• Found in regions with seasonal rainfall

3. Temperate Grasslands

• Includes areas like the North American prairie
• Dominated by grasses; few trees
• Experience cold winters and hot summers

4. Temperate Deciduous Forests

• Have warm summers and cold winters
• Trees shed their leaves in the winter

5. Deserts

• Driest of all the biomes
• Can be hot or cold
• Very little precipitation

6. Taigas (Boreal Forests)

• Cold, long, and snowy winters
• Dominated by coniferous forests

7. Tundras

• Extremely cold and dry
• Short shrubs, grasses, mosses, and lichens dominate
• Permafrost (frozen soil) present year-round

8. Freshwater Biomes

• Includes ponds, lakes, streams, and rivers

9. Estuaries

• Where freshwater (rivers/streams) meets the ocean
• Rich in nutrients and support diverse organisms

10. Marine Biomes

• Largest biome on Earth
• Includes oceans, coral reefs, and deep-sea vents