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Grassland Biome

Grassland Biome
Large ecosystems dominated by one type of vegetation are called biomes. Grassland biomes form the ecological zone lying between the deserts and temperate woodlands. Generally occurring in the interior of continents, grasslands are usually dominated by two or three species of grasses or sedges. Grasslands have been cultivated and used for pasture. When overexploited, they can change into either woodlands or deserts.
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Ecology; Animal Distribution; Grassland; Biome; Organic Farming
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