Ecology
Dictionary Definition -
the study of the relationships between living organisms and their environment
Dictionary Definition -
the study of the relationships between living organisms and their environment
Lesson 1.4 Six Terrestrial Biomes
Six Terrestrial Biomes
- Tundra
- Taiga
- Desert
- Grassland
- Temperate Forest
- Tropical Rain Forest
Tundra
- Tundra has little precipitation and lowest temperatures of all land biomes.
- Typical vegetation is lichens and mosses.
Taiga
- Taiga has cold winters and short, cool summers.
- It supports coniferous trees with needlelike leaves.
Desert
- Desert has little precipitation and can be hot or cold.
- Typical vegetation is cacti and small plants.
Grassland
- Grassland has rich soil but supports few shrubs and trees.
Temperate Forest
- Temperate forest includes mostly deciduous trees.
Tropical Rain Forest
- Tropical rain forest is consistently warm and wet.
- Typical vegetation is broadleaf evergreen trees, with a huge biodiversity (variety and number of species).
