UXL encyclopedia of biomes [electronic resource] / Marlene Weigel.

By: Contributor(s): Series: Gale virtual reference libraryPublication details: Detroit, Mich. : UXL, c2008.Edition: 2nd edDescription: 1 online resource (3 v. (786 p.)) : illISBN:
  • 9781414444260 (electronic book)
Other title:
  • Encyclopedia of biomes
Subject(s): Additional physical formats: Print version:: UXL encyclopedia of biomes.DDC classification:
  • 22
LOC classification:
  • QH541.14 .U18 2009
Online resources:
Contents:
Coniferous forest -- Continental margin -- Deciduous forest -- Desert -- Grassland -- Lake and pond -- Ocean -- Rain forest -- River and stream -- Seashore -- Tundra -- Wetland.
Summary: Offers detailed comparative essays on major biomes and their component ecosystems. Includes entries on land biomes and water biomes and covers climate, elevation, soil, water bodies, vegetation, animal life, food web, plant and animal adaptations, endangered species, human effects on the biome and the effects of the environment on humans' culture and economy.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.

Coniferous forest -- Continental margin -- Deciduous forest -- Desert -- Grassland -- Lake and pond -- Ocean -- Rain forest -- River and stream -- Seashore -- Tundra -- Wetland.

Offers detailed comparative essays on major biomes and their component ecosystems. Includes entries on land biomes and water biomes and covers climate, elevation, soil, water bodies, vegetation, animal life, food web, plant and animal adaptations, endangered species, human effects on the biome and the effects of the environment on humans' culture and economy.

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