Terrestrial Biomes

Biome

A community of plants and animals living in, and adapted to, a particular climate.

Terrestrial

Land-based.

Tropical Rainforests

Found near the equator with high temperature and precipitation throughout the year, allowing for high biodiversity.

Temperate forests

Located between 30 and 60 degrees north and south of the equator, characterized by well-defined seasons including a distinct winter.

Temperate seasonal forests

Forests with cold, dry winters and hot, humid summers.

Temperate rainforests

Forests with mild, frost-free winters and evenly distributed rainfall throughout the year.

Taigas

Forests located between 50 and 60 degrees north, with short, warm, moist summers and long, cold, dry winters.

Deserts

Biomes located at 30-degree latitudes with low precipitation and special plants that conserve water.

Grasslands

Biomes that can occur at any latitude, characterized by seasonal drought, occasional fire, and grazing by herbivores.

Savannahs

Warmer grasslands with scattered trees.

Temperate grasslands

Milder grasslands with few trees, including prairies and steppes.

Scrublands

Biomes located at 30 and 40 degrees north and south, with little rain, dominated by shrubs and short trees.

Tundra

A cold and dry biome located in the Arctic, characterized by permafrost and low biodiversity.