Biome
Biome is a biological unit occupying a large part of the surface of the Earth and characterized by homogeneous characteristics. It is a large area with a similar climate, with its characteristic vegetation and animal world. The typical biomass includes taiga, tundra, savannah, deserts, steppes, tropical forests, coniferous forests, deciduous forests, and today also glaciers. Individual biomes are separated by transition zones of different widths.
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