biome meaning and definition

BIOME noun

Definition of biome (noun)

1. A large area of the planet where certain types of plants and animals live together because they have similar requirements for life.
2. a major biotic community characterized by the dominant forms of plant life and the prevailing climate
   • "The desert, the rainforest, and the tundra are examples of different biomes."
   • "Animals and plants in the same biome have adapted to the specific climate and environment."