These are mainly classified on the basis of region of their activity. They can be plankton, nekton or benthon. The plankton occurs in the surface layer of aquatic habitat. It may float or drift passively. It moves along with the water currents as they lack ...

They are also known as the aquatic ecosystems. It has the unique features which do not resemble the other biomes. They are of different types. They may occur in oceans, lakes and rivers, marshes and the streams. The ocean biome is also known as the marine ...

The terrestrial biomes are divided mainly on the basis of climate. They can be tundra, taiga or temperate type. The tropical rain forest is also included under it. These occur on the high mountains in the tropical areas. They occur on the Himalayas and Andes. ...

These are found everywhere around the world. They occur in the border areas and cold ocean currents. They occur in the cloud covering mountains and in the rain shadow. This is defined as an area of earth which does not receive any rainfall. This may ...

The grasslands consist of the different types of grasses and the non graminaceous herbs. It also consists of the bushes and few trees. The grass lands are of multiple types. They are given the different names in the different countries. They are known as prairies ...

They occur in the America, Africa and Australia. They occur in the equatorial and sub tropical region. The climate is warm which has few grasses. It has scattered shrubs and trees. The rain is sufficient enough to support this type of forest. The rain is ...

They are also known as the Mediterranean scrub forest. They occur in the Mediterranean area, America, Africa and Australia including the Chile. They are the evergreen shrub forest and have broad leaves. The leaves are hard and thick. They contain small tress and the shrubs ...

They are also known as the tropical evergreen forests. They occur in the different parts of America, Congo and Africa. They do occur in the Asia and Malagasy Republic. They occur in the equatorial regions which is abundant in the rainfall and warmth. The rain ...