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A biome is a large ecosystem defined by its vegetation and climate, such as forests, deserts, or oceans, essential for biodiversity and ecological stability. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
The chaparral is a biome of drought-resistant shrubs and trees, thriving in Mediterranean climates and adapted to fire and dry conditions. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
An ice cap biome features year-round ice cover, no vegetation, and long, freezing winters with brief, cool summers, playing a vital role in Earth’s climate. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
Vast grass-covered plains that stretch from eastern Europe across central Asia.