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Biomes Of The World - Coggle Diagram
Biomes Of The World
Rainforest
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The wide range of plant species supports many different animals, birds and insects.
Species have adapted to the conditions of the rainforest, eg trees and plants have shallow-reaching roots to absorb nutrients from the thin fertile layer in the soil.
The atmosphere is hot and humid.
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Polar
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Polar habitats have tundra, which is ground that is nearly always frozen. The very top of it will thaw in the summer months so grasses and mosses can grow, but there isn't enough room for tree roots in the non-frozen soil.
Forest
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A forest is an ecosystem characterized by land dominated by trees. Hundreds of definitions of forest are used throughout the world, incorporating factors such as tree density, tree height, land use, legal standing, and ecological function.
Grassland
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A grassland is an area where the vegetation is dominated by grasses (Poaceae). However, sedge (Cyperaceae) and rush (Juncaceae) can also be found along with variable proportions of legumes, like clover, and other herbs.