: a major ecological community type (such as tropical rainforest, grassland, or desert)
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By changing the setting to a series of islands, the regional biomes are less diverse than, say, the desert zone or snowy one, but contain individualized puzzles and dungeons unique to each.
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Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 7 Aug. 2024
But the new study is notable for assessing more species across multiple biomes, including tropical, temperate, and boreal forests.
—Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 24 July 2024
In their native state, renowned for its stunning beaches, the couple explores diverse biomes and collaborates with local producers, paving the way for other chefs to incorporate local dishes into their fine dining menus as well.
—Rafael Tonon, TIME, 25 July 2024
The formidable thick-skinned, long-furred beast occupied the mammoth steppe, a cold-dry grassland biome that existed during the Last Glacial Maximum (LGM).
—Conor Feehly, Discover Magazine, 26 June 2024
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Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 7 Aug. 2024
But the new study is notable for assessing more species across multiple biomes, including tropical, temperate, and boreal forests.
—Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 24 July 2024
In their native state, renowned for its stunning beaches, the couple explores diverse biomes and collaborates with local producers, paving the way for other chefs to incorporate local dishes into their fine dining menus as well.
—Rafael Tonon, TIME, 25 July 2024
The formidable thick-skinned, long-furred beast occupied the mammoth steppe, a cold-dry grassland biome that existed during the Last Glacial Maximum (LGM).
—Conor Feehly, Discover Magazine, 26 June 2024
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biome
noun
bi·ome
ˈbī-ˌōm 
: a major type of ecological community
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