biome

Definitions

A large naturally occurring community of flora and fauna occupying a major habitat, such as a forest or tundra.

The complex of living organisms and their environment functioning as an ecological unit in a specific geographic area.

Examples

The tropical rainforest is a diverse biome that supports countless species of plants and animals.

Scientists are studying how climate change is altering the delicate balance of the desert biome.

Synonyms

ecosystem habitat environment biogeographic region life zone ecological zone biotic community

Antonyms

artificial environment non-biological entity synthetic space inorganic setting