Biomes are
A) large aquatic regions of the earth with distinct climate and certain species adapted to them
B) large terrestrial regions of the earth with distinct climate and certain species adapted to them
C) groups of populations living in harmony in a given ecosystem
D) all the biological portions of the planet
E) types of forests that are extensive and widespread on a continent

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Biomes are large terrestrial regions of the earth with distinct climate and certain species adapted to them. They include forests, grasslands, deserts, tundras, and aquatic biomes such as wetlands, coral reefs, and estuaries. Biomes are characterized by their vegetation type, temperature range, and precipitation patterns, and are important in understanding global patterns of biodiversity and ecosystem function.

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