What is a Biome?

The video explores various biomes, the largest geographic biotic units, and their characteristics. It covers aquatic biomes, including freshwater and marine ecosystems, and highlights the diversity of life in these environments. Desert biomes, both hot and cold, are discussed, with examples like Antarctica and the Sahara. Forest biomes are divided into tropical, temperate, chaparral, and taiga, each with unique flora and fauna. Grassland biomes, such as savannas, and the tundra, the coldest biome, are also examined. The video emphasizes the complex interactions between living and non-living components in these biomes.

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