Biology HL
Biology HL
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Theme A - Unity & diversity
Theme A - Unity & diversity
Theme B - Form & Function
Theme B - Form & Function
Theme C - Interaction &  Interdependence
Theme C - Interaction & Interdependence
Theme D - Continuity & Change
Theme D - Continuity & Change
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Theme B - Form & Function
Biology HL
Biology HL

Theme B - Form & Function

Unlocking Biomes Ecosystems' Secrets Through Convergent Evolution

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346 words
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2 mins read
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Last edited on 14th Jun 2024

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What's a biome?

  • Definition: A Biome is a big community of ecosystems that look and feel the same because of the conditions in which they exist.
  • Imagine: Think of a biome as a city where everyone wears the same type of clothes, listens to the same kind of music, and maybe even eats the same type of food. But instead of humans, these cities are full of plants and animals that have evolved similarly!

Why do they look alike?

Abiotic Factors: The non-living things (like sunlight, rainfall, or temperature) influence how creatures adapt and evolve in a biome.

 

💧 Real-world Example: Just like how you'd wear a thick jacket and gloves in cold, snowy places (like Canada) but prefer shorts in hot, sunny areas (like Florida).

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Theme B - Form & Function
Biology HL
Biology HL

Theme B - Form & Function

Unlocking Biomes Ecosystems' Secrets Through Convergent Evolution

Word Count Emoji
346 words
Reading Time Emoji
2 mins read
Updated at Emoji
Last edited on 14th Jun 2024

Table of content

What's a biome?

  • Definition: A Biome is a big community of ecosystems that look and feel the same because of the conditions in which they exist.
  • Imagine: Think of a biome as a city where everyone wears the same type of clothes, listens to the same kind of music, and maybe even eats the same type of food. But instead of humans, these cities are full of plants and animals that have evolved similarly!

Why do they look alike?

Abiotic Factors: The non-living things (like sunlight, rainfall, or temperature) influence how creatures adapt and evolve in a biome.

 

💧 Real-world Example: Just like how you'd wear a thick jacket and gloves in cold, snowy places (like Canada) but prefer shorts in hot, sunny areas (like Florida).

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