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Ecoregion

Similar term(s): ecological region, bioregion.

Definition:

A relatively large unit of land or water that is characterized by a distinctive climate, ecological features and plant and animal communities e.g., Everglades Flooded Grasslands and the Great Basin Lakes and Streams.

Source: National Geographic’s Strange Days on Planet Earth Glossary  

Translation(s):

Español: Ecorregión
Français: Ecorégion

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