The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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The scale of the increase varied across the four different biomes surveyed, with the sharpest rise in tropical savannas.
From Barron's ● Jan. 6, 2026
They were able to draw inferences about the global climate on land, about productivity of different regions, and about characteristics of the various biomes of the Miocene compared to today.
From Salon ● Feb. 17, 2025
There is some disagreement in the scientific community over the question of how climate change will affect plant health and groundwater availability across a variety of biomes, with competing models and approaches providing different answers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 20, 2024
"There are new cultures and settings and creatures, and new biomes," he said.
From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2024
Marine and terrestrial biomes face critical tipping points, while escalating challenges to food and water access foreshadow a bleak outlook for global security.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 2, 2024
