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

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biomes  

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  • Biomes are comprised of the major, regionally distinct biotic communities. They are the largest ecosystem units, delineated at a global scale. [Source: Encyclopedia of Environment and Society; Biomes]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-PP0J0LHG-2

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