¿What are terrestrial ecosystems?
A terrestrial ecosystem is a community of organisms and their environment that occurs only on land masses, such as continents or islands.
In addition, there are six primary terrestrial ecosystems that are:
- Tundra
- Taiga.
- Deciduous temperate forest.
- Rain forest.
- Temperate grasslands and shrublands
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Terrestrial ecosystems are distinguished by their low water availability and the consequent importance of water as a limiting factor, as opposed to aquatic ecosystems. Terrestrial ecosystems are characterized by wider temperature fluctuations, both daily and seasonal, compared to aquatic ecosystems of similar climates.