The richest assemblage of flora and fauna outside the tropics are in the ________ biome.
A) desert
B) tundra
C) boreal forest
D) midlatitude deciduous forest
E) Mediterranean woodland and shrub

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The midlatitude deciduous forest biome is known for its high biodiversity due to a combination of factors, including its location in a midlatitude region with distinct seasonal changes and a variety of habitats, as well as its history of stable climate and low levels of disturbance. This biome is notably rich in tree species, herbaceous plants, birds, mammals, and insects.

The Richest Assemblage of Flora and Fauna Outside the Tropics