Biomes are ecological units that help classify regions of the Earth based on their dominant plant and animal life, which are in turn influenced by climate.
What is 'Biome'?
Asked in COMPUTER PROGRAMMER 2019 · Topic: Ecology (Major Terrestrial Biomes)
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Answer: C. An ecosystem consisting of similar biotic and abiotic components present in one or more parts of the planet
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