What does BIOME mean?

Biome 1. Parts of Speech

Noun

2. Definitions

1. A large naturally occurring community of flora and fauna occupying a major habitat, e.g., forest or tundra.
2. A major ecological region within which similar plants and animals exist.

3. Pronunciations (US, UK)

• US: /ˈbaɪoʊm/
• UK: /ˈbaɪəʊm/

4. Origin and Usage

The term "biome" was first used by the ecologist Frederic Clements in the early 1900s to describe major ecological regions. Biomes are characterized by their distinctive climates, soils, and vegetation, and are often defined by their dominant plant types. The concept of biomes has been refined and expanded over the years, and is now widely used in ecology, biogeography, and conservation biology.

5. Synonyms

• Ecological region
• Biogeographic zone
• Bioclimatic zone

6. Related Words

• Flora
• Fauna
• Climate
• Soils
• Plants

7. Example Sentences

1. The Amazon rainforest is one of the most biodiverse biomes on Earth.
2. The tundra biome is characterized by low temperatures, short growing seasons, and permafrost.