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... > social science subjects > sociology > environmental, urban and regional sociology > environmental sociology > biology and chemistry > biomes > tropical deciduous forest
... > social science subjects > sociology > anthropology > geography/geology > biogeography > biomes > tropical deciduous forest
... > social science subjects > geography > Earth science > physical geography > biogeography > biomes > tropical deciduous forest
... > other subjects > natural sciences > Earth science > physical geography > biogeography > biomes > tropical deciduous forest

Preferred term

tropical deciduous forest  

Definition

  • Tropical deciduous forest is a major vegetation type that occurs in association with seasonally wet and dry or monsoon climates. These forests vary significantly in their composition and structure in relation to their geographic location in the tropical realm, rainfall and soil conditions, and history of disturbances. [Source: Encyclopedia of Geography; Biome: Tropical Deciduous Forest]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-K4G8737H-P

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