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biome
n. distinct ecological community (such as a rainforest, desert, etc.)

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Biome
A biome is a formation of plants and animals that have common characteristics due to similar climates and can be found over a range of continents. Biomes are distinct from habitats, because any biome can comprise a variety of habitats.

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biome
Noun
1. a major biotic community characterized by the dominant forms of plant life and the prevailing climate
(hypernym) community, biotic community
(hyponym) desert


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Biome
Entire community of living organisms in a single major ecological area. (See: biotic community.)

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