Meaning of the word biome in English

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biome

US /ˈbaɪ.oʊm/
UK /ˈbaɪ.əʊm/
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Noun

a large naturally occurring community of flora and fauna occupying a major habitat, e.g., forest or tundra

Example:
The tropical rainforest is a biome with high biodiversity.
Desert biomes are characterized by very low rainfall.