Worldwide Biomes Worldwide Biomes

By: Elizabeth SulikBy: Elizabeth Sulik

Tropical Rainforest BiomeTropical Rainforest Biome Rainforests receive 3 meters of rainfall each Rainforests receive 3 meters of rainfall each

year.year. Average temperature is 26 c.Average temperature is 26 c. Golden lion Tamarins have a thick, reddish coat.Golden lion Tamarins have a thick, reddish coat. They flatten themselves against trees to avoid They flatten themselves against trees to avoid

predators.predators. One coconut tree can produce up to 50 nuts.One coconut tree can produce up to 50 nuts. They have supplied families from the Pacific They have supplied families from the Pacific

with food, shelter, and other essentials.with food, shelter, and other essentials. Adaptations: The roots of a coconut tree reach Adaptations: The roots of a coconut tree reach

seas to absorb more water. Golden lion seas to absorb more water. Golden lion tamarins have strong legs to help them climb tamarins have strong legs to help them climb among trees. among trees.

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Deciduous Forest BiomeDeciduous Forest Biome Are mostly in Europe and the Eastern ½ of the Are mostly in Europe and the Eastern ½ of the

U.S.U.S. Overcrowding has occurred.Overcrowding has occurred. A tawny milkcap mushroom is 2-5 inches wide A tawny milkcap mushroom is 2-5 inches wide

and have a smooth, velvety feeling.and have a smooth, velvety feeling. They eat decomposing organisms. They eat decomposing organisms. Coyotes have a grayish-tan coat.Coyotes have a grayish-tan coat. Both parents stay to take care of their young.Both parents stay to take care of their young. Adaptations: Many mushroom spores [seeds] are Adaptations: Many mushroom spores [seeds] are

released for a better chance of reproduction. released for a better chance of reproduction. Coyotes are adapted to live almost anywhere. Coyotes are adapted to live almost anywhere.

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Grassland BiomeGrassland Biome Have very few trees and tall grasses up to 2 Have very few trees and tall grasses up to 2

meters tall.meters tall. They receive a small amount of rain.They receive a small amount of rain. A Geoffroy’s cat has a coat that is either yellow or A Geoffroy’s cat has a coat that is either yellow or

gray and is covered in spots or stripes.gray and is covered in spots or stripes. Females mature faster than males.Females mature faster than males. A Purple Coneflower can grow to be 2-3 feet tall.A Purple Coneflower can grow to be 2-3 feet tall. Can provide relief from insect bites and stings.Can provide relief from insect bites and stings. Adaptations: A Geoffroy’s cat has large eyes to Adaptations: A Geoffroy’s cat has large eyes to

help detect prey. A purple coneflower has many help detect prey. A purple coneflower has many medical uses, so it is grown and protected by medical uses, so it is grown and protected by some humans. some humans.

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Taiga BiomeTaiga Biome Have very long winters.Have very long winters. Are cold and fairly dry.Are cold and fairly dry. A Long-eared owl has tufts of feathers on it’s head, earning it it’s name.A Long-eared owl has tufts of feathers on it’s head, earning it it’s name. Will move into a larger bird’s nest that is abandoned.Will move into a larger bird’s nest that is abandoned. Eastern Red cedars will take over abandoned fields and fencerows.Eastern Red cedars will take over abandoned fields and fencerows. It grows in a pyramid shape.It grows in a pyramid shape. Adaptations: Very large ears help a Long-Eared owl hunt at night. Seeds Adaptations: Very large ears help a Long-Eared owl hunt at night. Seeds

in the fruit of the Eastern Red cedar are spread by many animals.in the fruit of the Eastern Red cedar are spread by many animals.

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Desert BiomeDesert Biome Are very hot and cool at night.Are very hot and cool at night. Receive less than 25 cm of precipitation each year.Receive less than 25 cm of precipitation each year. Sonoran Desert toads live in water and on land.Sonoran Desert toads live in water and on land. Are olive green with a “wart” area near jaws and Are olive green with a “wart” area near jaws and

on back legs.on back legs. Barrel cactuses have a cylinder shaped body.Barrel cactuses have a cylinder shaped body. Like to grow in the Mojave, Senora, and Chihuahua Like to grow in the Mojave, Senora, and Chihuahua

deserts.deserts. Adaptations: The cactus sharp spines for Adaptations: The cactus sharp spines for

protection. A female toad can lay up to 8,000 eggs, protection. A female toad can lay up to 8,000 eggs, many of them will hatch and tadpoles will enter the many of them will hatch and tadpoles will enter the world. world.

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Tundra BiomeTundra Biome Are very cold and have little rain.Are very cold and have little rain. The ground is frozen, making it harder for The ground is frozen, making it harder for

plants to grow.plants to grow. An arctic fox is 10-16 inches long and 6-12 An arctic fox is 10-16 inches long and 6-12

inches wide.inches wide. They will sometimes follow polar bears and eat They will sometimes follow polar bears and eat

their food remains.their food remains. A Pasque flower can have 5-8 petals.A Pasque flower can have 5-8 petals. Likes well drained, sandy, and gravelly soils.Likes well drained, sandy, and gravelly soils. Adaptations: An arctic fox has adapted a Adaptations: An arctic fox has adapted a

stealthy movement for hunting. A pasque flower stealthy movement for hunting. A pasque flower grows low to keep out of cold climate. grows low to keep out of cold climate.

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ReferencesReferences

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