Types of Biomes in the World
There are quite a few different types of biomes in the world. Each of them has unique characteristics. Due to the climate and features, there are different plants and animals that are able to thrive in them.
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Category: Biomes
Tundra Biome
The tundra biome is the world’s youngest biome. It was believed to have formed approximately 10,000 years ago. Approximately 20% or of the surface of the Earth falls into this category.
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Savanna Biome
When we think of the Savanna Biome, it is understandable that we think of hot and dry areas. However, it may surprise you to learn that there is a very wet season and then a very dry season in the Savanna.
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Tropical Rainforest Biome
Tropical rainforest biomes are found in the lower latitudes. The temperature is generally around 80 degrees. There is very high humidity too – from 77% to 88%.
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Freshwater Biome
A freshwater biome is one that many people overlook the importance of. They are much smaller bodies of water, but important just the same.
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Chaparral Biome
The chaparral biome is one that is found in areas of every single continent. However, many people don’t realize it is the same.
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Conservation of Biomes
All of the biomes in the world are very important for all of us. The animals and plants that live in them are a delicate balance. The efforts of humans though often upset that balance.
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Temperate Deciduous Forest Biome
In the polar front zone you will find the deciduous forest biome. The battle rages on between the tropical air masses and the polar air masses
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Coral Reef Biome
Some people assume that the coral reef is part of the ocean biome. Even though they are found in the ocean, they are separate entities.
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Wetland Biome
The wetland biome is one that many people don’t really see as being important. In fact, in many areas they consider it to be a nuisance.
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Taiga Biome
The taiga biome is one that has very long and cold winters. They summers are short and they are cool in temperature. The cool air masses from the arctic can move in rapidly.
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Grassland Biome
Along certain areas of North America and Eurasia you will find grassland biomes. There are mountain ranges in place that prevent the ocean air masses from affecting these areas.
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Ocean Biome
A common belief is that the ocean biome was the first one to exist. More than 3 million years ago the first life forms were able to derive from here.
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Desert Biome
he desert biome is one that is very hot and dry. They are found at the lower latitudes, between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn. Light winds occur often which evaporates any type of moisture that is typically going to develop in them.
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