Which of the following is false regarding biomes?
A) They are characterized by specific plant and animal communities and their related ecosystems.
B) They are usually named on the basis of their dominant vegetation.
C) Ten major global terrestrial ecosystems are identified in the text.
D) They are usually named for the specific climatic zone in which they occur.

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Biomes are usually named based on the dominant vegetation and ecological characteristics, not the specific climatic zone in which they occur. Climate is certainly a factor that contributes to the characteristics of a biome, but it is not the defining feature.

Which of the Following Is False Regarding Biomes