Biological diversity
Definition(s)
A distinct ecological region chacterized by its climate, major biological community and dominat vegetation. Terrestrial biomes include: grassland, tundra, desert, tropical rainforest, and deciduous and confierous forests. (draft: AAM)
Hierarchy
Broader: ecosystem
In other languages
French
biome
Russian
биом
Spanish
bioma
Chinese, Simplified
生物群落
Arabic
مجتمع بيولوجي
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Stockholm Convention | 1 document |