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Flashcards in Biome Distribution Deck (5)
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Thomas (2008)

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The surface of the earth with he parts above and below it that maintain life

2
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Thomas (2008 detail)

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Biosphere dependent on other factors

Temperature
Moisture Availability
Zonal factors: Microclimates
Azonal: Geology and Geomorphologic

3
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Pianka (1966)

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Latitude widely understood to impact biome distribution
many factors work in species diversity
- May be hard to study in smaller scales because of microclimates

4
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Archibald (1995)

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Typically 9 biomes

5
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Bradbury (1998)

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A biome is defined by its set fauna and vegetation