APES Biomes

Biome

Contains characteristic communities of plants and animals, adapted to habitat/climate.

Taiga/Boreal Forest

Largest terrestrial biome, characterized by subarctic conditions with short wet summers and long brutal winters.

Temperate rainforest

A biome located in moderate temperatures with high precipitation, featuring large trees, ferns, and mosses.

Tundra

A cold, treeless biome with low-growing vegetation, characterized by permafrost, short growing seasons, and limited precipitation.

Temperate seasonal forests

Forests that experience four distinct seasons and over 1 meter of precipitation.

Desert

A biome with a lack of precipitation, not much vegetation, characterized by hot days and cold nights.

Savanna

A biome with distinct wet and dry seasons, home to grazing and burrowing animals.

Shrubland

A biome characterized by shrubs, hot, dry conditions, and low biodiversity in flora.

Temperate grassland

Biomes with the lowest average precipitation, hot dry summers and cold harsh winters, dominated by grasses.

Tropical rainforest

A biome with warm and wet conditions, high productivity, and a rich variety of biodiversity.