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biomes
chapter 38 bio
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Biology
10th Grade
06/04/2012

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biome
Definition
a large geographical region that has a particular climaxcommunity
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terrestrial biome (land)
Definition
determined by dominate species of plant. Types: tundra, taiga, deciduous forrest, grasslands, desert, tropical rainforest
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aquatic biome (water)
Definition
determined by the type of water. Types: marine, fresh water, streams/rivers, lakes/ponds, fens, bogs, swamps, marshes
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intertidal zone
Definition
covered at high tide and uncovered at low tide sea gulls crabs and sea shells are in this type of area
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littoral zone
Definition
shallow waters before continental drop fish and crabs live here.
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open zone
Definition
sunlight doesn't reach ocean floor
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