Biomes and Aquatic Ecosystems

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The region of shallow ocean water over the continental shelf.

A group of land ecosystems with similar climates and organisms.

A leafy roof formed by tall trees.

An area populated by grasses and other nonwoody plants. Precipitation is usually 25-75 centimeters per year.

A habitat in which the fresh water of a river meets the salt water of the ocean.

Soil that is frozen all year.

An area that receives less than 25 centimeters of precipitation per year.

A layer of shorter plants that grow in the shade of a forest canopy.