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Biome
Collections of ecosystems sharing similar climatic conditions that can be grouped into five major classes: aquatic, forest, grassland, desert, and tundra.
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Tropical Rainforest
Typically found near the equator, warm, receives around 200-500 cm of rain annually, and home to numerous species of flora and fauna.
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Tundra
A cold, dry biome characterized by permafrost, low biodiversity, and short growing seasons.
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Limiting Factor
Environmental conditions that restrict the growth, abundance, or distribution of an organism or a population of organisms.
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NPP (Net Primary Productivity)
The rate at which energy is converted by photosynthetic and chemosynthetic autotrophs to organic substances; crucial in determining the energy available to herbivores.
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Desert
A biome characterized by low precipitation (less than 25 cm/year), extreme temperatures, and specialized flora and fauna adapted to such conditions.
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Biodiversity Hotspot
A biogeographic region with a great diversity of flora and fauna that is at risk of destruction.
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Taiga
The coniferous forest biome, the largest biome, typically found in cold climates, characterized by low temperatures and significant snow precipitation.
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Freshwater Biome
Includes still and moving water, such as lakes, ponds, rivers, and streams, which have low salt concentrations.
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Invasive Species
Non-native species that spread widely in a new habitat, often causing harm to the environment, economy, or human health.
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