Biomes Spring 2017

Introduction to Biomes https://www.youtube.com/watc h?v=hIy0ZlyPPDg

Biomes Each biome is defined by a unique set of abiotic factors. Particularly climate A diverse group of plants and animals

Biomes Biome A large group of ecosystems that shares the same type of climax community. Terrestrial biomes are located on land. Aquatic biomes are located in bodies of water.

Aquatic Biomes Water makes up the largest part of the biosphere It covers approximately 75% of the Earth’s surface. The aquatic biome can be broken down into two basic regions: Freshwater Marine

Freshwater Biome Freshwater Biome Has low salt concentration Usually less than 1% Examples: Ponds and lakes Streams and rivers Wetlands

Marine Biome Marine Biome Covers about ¾ of the Earth’s surface Includes: Oceans Coral reefs Estuaries

Terrestrial Biomes Terrestrial biomes vary greatly Climate is a group of abiotic factors Influences the type of climax community that develops in the area The most common terrestrial biomes are: Tundra Taiga Desert Savannah Temperate forests Tropical rainforests

Biomes Definitions Tundra- has a layer of permanently frozen soil Taiga- exists only in northern hemisphere; exhibits coniferous forests Desert- dry ecosystem with porous soil; home to cacti Savannah- plants include variety of grasses; home to lions Temperate Forest- animals such as chipmunks, bears and bats hibernate in the winter

Biomes Definitions Tropical Rain Forest- home to many insects with precipitation year-round Estuaries- area where freshwater and saltwater mix Lake- standing body of water with low salinity Wetlands- thin layer of water that covers the soil; birds use it for nesting and feeding Oceans- covers the largest part of the biosphere

Tundra

Taiga

Desert

Savannah

Temperate Forest

Tropical Rainforest

Estuaries

Wetland

Lake

Ocean