Biomes Flashcards
1
Q
Define “biome”
A
The setting for ecological interactions
2
Q
Similar biomes are examples of….
A
Convergent evolution
3
Q
Examples of terrestrial habitats:
A
Tropical forest Desert Mediterranean Grasslands Temperate deciduous forest Boreal conifer (Taiga) Tundra (Arctic and Alpine)
4
Q
Examples of aquatic habitats:
A
Rivers and streams (lotic) Lakes and ponds (lentic) Rocky and soft shores (littoral) Coral reefs Upwelling Continental shelf (neritic) Open sea (pelagic)
