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What are aquatic biomes?


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Biomes:

  1. A biome is a geographical unit made up of a biological community that has evolved in response to a common regional climate.
  2. It can be found on many continents.
  3. Biome is a more general phrase than habitat, and it may refer to a wide range of environments.
  4. Desert, grasslands, tundra, and tropical rainforests are some examples of biomes

Aquatic biome:

  1. The aquatic biome is the biggest of all biomes, occupying over three-fourths of the surface.
  2. Freshwater and marine are the two most common classifications for this biome.
  3. Freshwater ecosystems typically contain a lesser concentration of salt.
  4. Marine life possesses a higher salt concentration.
  5. Ponds, lakes, rivers, and streams are examples of freshwater habitats, while the ocean and salty seas are examples of marine ecosystems.

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