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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
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Russian
биом
Spanish
bioma
Chinese, Simplified
生物群落
Arabic
مجتمع بيولوجي

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Multilateral environment agreements tagged with biome

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Stockholm Convention