Biomes

Authored by: Paul Reich , Hari Eswaran

Terrestrial Ecosystems and Biodiversity

Print publication date:  June  2020
Online publication date:  May  2020

Print ISBN: 9781138333918
eBook ISBN: 9780429445651
Adobe ISBN:

10.1201/9780429445651-9

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Abstract

The term “biome” is generally used to identify the natural habitat conditions around the world. Two major determinants of biome type are precipitation and air temperature. A third variable that affects the habitat type is the soil. This entry presents a general overview of the soils characterizing the major biomes of the world.

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