biome1 also known as a bioclimatic landscape2 is a large

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biome, also known as a bioclimatic landscape, is a large geographic area where fauna, flora, and climatic conditions are shared. Climate largely determines the type of biome found in each region. Difference Between Biome and Other Concepts Biomes are often confused with other terms which, while related, have distinct meanings: • Ecosystem: The interaction of biotic (living) and abiotic (nonliving) factors, meaning living beings interacting with their physical environment. • Ecozone: A large expanse of the Earth's surface (there are six ecozones in the world) where living beings such as plants and animals developed in isolation due to natural barriers like oceans, mountain ranges, or deserts. These barriers prevented species from interacting with others outside their zone. Characteristics of a Biome Each biome comprises ecosystems where all living beings are closely related to each other and their environment. Any change in climate, the extinction of a species, or the overpopulation of one can trigger a domino ...