Choose a specific biome between the marine, freshwater, or any terrestrial biome. Discuss the types of plants and animals in that biome. Describe the climate and any non-living components (such as water, rocks, soil) of the biome. Where can the biome be found? What biogeochemical cycles occur in this biome

Choose a specific biome between the marine, freshwater, or any terrestrial biome. Discuss the types of plants and animals in that biome. Describe the climate and any non-living components (such as water, rocks, soil) of the biome. Where can the biome be found? What biogeochemical cycles occur in this biome

Biology 2e

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Author:Matthew Douglas, Jung Choi, Mary Ann Clark

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Chapter44: Ecology And The Biosphere

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 2VCQ: Figure 44.12 Which of the following statements about biomes is false? Chaparral is dominated by...

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