biome
/baɪmoʊm/Definitions
1. noun
A large naturally occurring community of plants and animals that occupy a specific habitat, such as a desert, forest, or grassland.
“The Amazon rainforest is a unique biome that supports an incredible array of plant and animal species.”
2. noun
A specific environment or ecosystem, such as a freshwater biome or a marine biome.
“The coral reef is an important component of the marine biome in tropical waters.”
3. noun
A group of living organisms that interact with each other and their environment in a complex way, such as a human biome or a microbial biome.
“The human biome is composed of trillions of microorganisms that play a crucial role in our health and well-being.”