Biomes Major ecosystems found in large geographic regions characterized by a distinct vegetative community --primarily a result of abiotic processes Physiognomy.
Wallace’s Realms or Biotic Provinces Inhabited by characteristic set of taxa (groups) Bounded by barriers that prevent spread of distinctive kinds of life.
Ecology Why study ecology? What is ecology? Ecologists study the biosphere. The study of the interactions among living things, and between living things.
