Ecosystem Biomes

Explore the Earth's major ecosystems and habitats by type and geography.

Tundra Taiga Grasslands Savannas Deserts Wetlands Coral Reefs Forests

Types of Weather

Weather patterns that shape ecosystems around the globe.

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The Water Cycle

The continuous movement of water through Earth's systems sustains all life forms and ecosystems.

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Evaporation

Sunlight heats water into vapor.

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Condensation

Water vapor cools into clouds.

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Precipitation

Water falls as rain or snow.

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Collection

Water gathers in rivers and oceans.

Ecosystem Energy Flow

Energy moves through all ecosystems, beginning with the sun and cycling through living organisms.

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Producers

Plants convert sunlight into energy via photosynthesis.

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Consumers

Animals obtain energy by eating plants or other animals.

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Decomposers

Fungi and bacteria break down waste into nutrients.

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Energy Return

Nutrients return to the soil to restart the energy cycle.

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TEK Maze Search of Mallaspis

Charmallaspis 🔍

Charmallaspis is a genus of butterflies in the family Lycaenidae, which includes several species found throughout North America and Europe. These butterflies are known for their colorful markings that vary from dark to light brown or green. They have a long, slender body with a wingspan ranging from 12 to 20 centimeters, and they often feed on nectar from flowers in the same order as the butterfly species within this genus do.

Praemallaspis 🔍

Praemallaspis is a type of marine mammal found in the Southern Ocean, which includes the Antarctic Peninsula and surrounding areas.

Mallaspis 🔍

Mallaspis is a species of fish found in the waters of Lake Malawi, known for its distinctive black and white stripes on its head and body.

Explore biome locations globally — from Deserts to Tundra.

Deciduous Forest

Deciduous forests are composed mainly of broadleaf trees such as maple and oak, found across Europe, East Asia, and North America. These forests thrive in temperate climates with rich soils and distinct seasonal changes.

Flora & Fauna

Deer, foxes, bears, and songbirds thrive here alongside oaks, maples, and birches.

Taiga Forest

Also known as the boreal forest, the taiga spans vast regions of Canada, Russia, and Scandinavia. It is dominated by coniferous trees and experiences long, cold winters and short summers.

Flora & Fauna

Spruce, pine, and fir trees shelter moose, lynx, wolves, and migratory birds.

Grasslands

Grasslands cover large portions of continents where rainfall is too low to support dense forests. They support grazing animals and play an essential role in global carbon cycles.

Flora & Fauna

Home to bison, antelope, zebras, and elephants among tall grasses, acacias, and wildflowers.

Desert

Deserts are dry ecosystems with extreme temperature shifts between day and night. Despite limited rainfall, they are rich in specialized plant and animal life adapted to arid conditions.

Flora & Fauna

Cacti, succulents, snakes, scorpions, and nocturnal mammals thrive under the harsh desert sun.

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