A study conducted by scientists from Swansea University in the UK, working with international collaborators, has explored the ...

Biomes are the world's major habitats. These habitats are identified by the vegetation and animals that populate them. The regional climate determines each biome's location. Grassland biomes have ...

Save guides, add subjects and pick up where you left off with your BBC account. The animals in a biome depend on plants for food. The plants in a biome can also depend on the animals to spread ...

Another interesting characteristic of mountain biomes is the microclimates produced by the topography. Steep slopes and sunny cliffs may be home to one set of plants and animals while just a few ...