biome
Example Sentences
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And be gentle: A light touch when digging in your soil will preserve the delicate soil biome and network of mycorrhizal fungi that supports your plants.
From Seattle Times
Two mysterious robots can be found Each biome has some more fantastical elements, too.
From The Verge
To identify regions where the trend might hit hardest, the Sheffield team analyzed birds in 14 major habitats or biomes, such as tropical grasslands.
From Science Magazine
Same for the Sierras — that biome has survived hundred-year droughts before and will again, presumably.
From Los Angeles Times
Amazon deforestation has hit a 15-year high, and some climate experts warn the destruction is pushing the biome near a tipping point, after which it will begin irreversible degradation into tropical savannah.
From Seattle Times
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