biome

[bahy-ohm] / ˈbaɪ oʊm /

NOUN

large plant and animal community

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ecosystem habitat

STRONG

biosphere ecosphere environment

WEAK

coniferous forest deciduous forest desert grassland tropical rain forest tundra

Example Sentences

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The scale of the increase varied across the four different biomes surveyed, with the sharpest rise in tropical savannas.

From Barron's

Both of these sensitive biomes have been affected by severe drought in recent years that has been linked to climate change.

From Barron's

The visitor attraction and environmental charity's huge bubble-like domes, called biomes, were built to recreate some of the Earth's different climates, as well house thousands of different plant species and some animals.

From BBC

“Native trees also support local wildlife, specifically ones endemic to our geographical biome. Pollinators, nesting birds, migratory birds and other species rely on them.”

From Los Angeles Times

“Each biome reveals something new, each path hints at what’s ahead without giving it away.”

From Los Angeles Times