BIOL 1010 Chapter 20: chapter 20.3-20.4
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8 biomes distinguished by temperatures and amount of precipitation biome is defined by climate so the same biome can occur in geographically distinct areas with similar climates. Tropical rainforests are also referred to as tropical wet forests. Naturere found in africa, Hot, tropical areas with temperatures averaging from 24 c- 29 c (75 f- Scattered in the grasses and forbs (herbaceous flowering plants) that dominate the savanna there are relatively few trees. Plants have evolved well-developed root systems that allow them to quickly re-sprout after a fire.