Ecosystems

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Tropical Evergreen Forest

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These are tropical forests that receive a mean rainfall of 80 for every 400 inches annually.The forests are characterized by dense vegetation which comprises tall trees at different heights. Each level is shelter to different types of animals.

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Temperate Evergreen Forest

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Those have quite a few number of trees as mosses and ferns make up for them. Trees have developed spiked leaves in order to minimize transpiration.

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Temperate Deciduous Forest

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There, shrubs and dense bushes rule along with a broad selection of trees. The type of forest is found in quite a few parts of the world while a large variety of fauna and flora are found there.

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Taiga

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Situated just before the arctic regions, the taiga is defined by evergreen conifers. As the temperature is below zero for almost half a year, the remainder of the months, it buzzes with migratory birds and insects.

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Desert

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A very dry area of land, receives less than 10 inches of rain a year, little to no vegetation

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Savanna

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The tropical grasslands are dry seasonally and have few individual trees. They support a large number of predators and grazers.

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Prairies

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It is temperate grassland, completely devoid of large shrubs and trees. Prairies could be categorized as mixed grass, tall grass and short grass prairies.

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Mountain

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Mountain land provides a scattered and diverse array of habitats where a large number of animals and plants can be found. At the higher altitudes, the harsh environmental conditions normally prevail, and only the treeless alpine vegetation can survive. The animals that live there have thick fur coats for prevention from cold and hibernation in the winter months. Lower slopes are commonly covered with coniferous forests.

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Marine

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Marine ecosystems are the biggest ecosystems, which cover around 71% of Earth's surface and contain 97% of out planet's water. Water in Marine ecosystems features in high amounts minerals and salts dissolved in them.

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Oceanic

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A relatively shallow part of oceans which lies on the continental shelf.

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Lentic

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Slow-moving or till water like pools, lakes or ponds.

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Lotic

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Fast-moving water such as streams and rivers.

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Wetlands

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Places in which the soil is inundated or saturated for some lengthy period of time.