The tropical forest biome is estimated to contain over half of the terrestrial species on Earth. Approximately 170,000 of the 250,000 described species of vascular plants occur in tropical biomes.

Biomes are large-scale ecosystems. The surface of the Earth can be divided according to biomes. Tundra Cold, dry climates found almost entirely in the far north of the planet. Permafrost prevents ...

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Various facets of global changes and related problems and challenges are asking for sound impact assessments and corresponding coping strategies. The human impact on nature is a major driver of ...