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  • Biogeography: Understanding Earth's Biomes and Ecosystems
    The study of biomes is called biogeography.

    Biogeography is a branch of biology that focuses on the distribution of organisms and ecosystems across the Earth. It considers factors like:

    * Geographical distribution: Where species live and how their ranges are shaped by climate, geology, and history.

    * Species diversity: How many different species live in a particular biome and what factors contribute to this diversity.

    * Ecosystem interactions: How different organisms interact with each other and their environment within a biome.

    * Evolutionary history: How biomes have changed over time and how this has shaped the evolution of species.

    So, while the term "biome" refers to a specific type of ecosystem, biogeography is the broader study of the patterns and processes that govern the distribution and diversity of life on Earth.

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