Biomes
It is very humid and hot all year. The soil of this biome thin and poor but a ton of plant species grow here.
Tropical Rainforest
0-30 degrees north or south of the equator, most biodiverse, less seasonal change
Tropical
Creating a new ecosystem where none existed before.
Primary
Trying to reverse anthropogenic damage to an ecosystem to restore its natural function or increase the rate of natural succession with human interference.
Restoration Ecology
Plentiful amount of rain and the temperatures are moderate. Trees lose there leaves in the winter. Logging and fire wood is a threat.
Deciduous Forest
This biome receives less than 7 inches of rain per year. Most of these occur near the equator and is home to many drought resistant plants.
Desert
Greater than 60 degrees north or south, least biodiverse, long winters, short growing season.
Polar
First to return, begin the process. Makes the area habitable for other species.
Pioneer species
How quickly and completely the ecosystem recovers from a disturbance.
Resilience
Makes up the largest terrestrial biome in the world and produces most of Earth's oxygen. Has a cold climate with long winters and heavy snow. The biggest threat is climate change.
Boreal and Taiga Forest
It is very dry and hot with seasonal rain. Most plants and grasses have large root systems to survive to fires. The soil here is fertile but still dry.
Savanna/Tropical Grassland
30-60 degrees north or south, experiences 4 seasons.
Temperate
Return of an ecosystem after a disturbance.
Secondary
restoring the banks prevents erosion and slows the flow of sediment which settles to the bottom creating a rich habitat.
Stream Restoration
This biome has tall grass as well as short grass. It is to dry to support large trees and fires are common. The plants have a large root system to help them survive the fires and droughts. Overgrazing is a big threat.
Temperate Grassland/Prairies or Steppes
Has very little precipitation and it is the coldest as well as longest winter biome. The soil is very poor due to permafrost. There is little to none plants, trees, and mosses because of the short growing season
Arctic Tundra
The end result, stable community that won't change unless disturbed.
Climax community
Has cold winters, warm summers and a moderate about of rain. It is dominated by trees with thin waxy needles. They produce the most lumber and is in threat of logging.
Temperate Rainforest
It is often hot, and has a dry summer with a cool and moist winter. Fires are common and the biodiversity is high. The vegetation is mixed with drought resistant plants.
Chaparral/Shrubland
Has wet and dry seasons with hot temperatures year round. There are drought resistant trees that loose there leaves. It is mainly threatened by habitat loss.
Tropical Seasonal Forest