A vector map of the world’s terrestrial biotic units: subbiomes, biomes, ecozones and domains
Javier Loidi, Gonzalo Navarro, Denys Vynokurov
Abstract
A vector map of biotic units encompassing the entire terrestrial area of the earth is provided. It contains a hierarchical system of domains, ecozones, biomes and subbiomes, as a large-scale description of the terrestrial ecosystems. The map can be used for different analysis, including monitoring of climate change.
Topics & Concepts
BiomeTerrestrial ecosystemGeographyEcosystemEcologyClimate changeScale (ratio)Earth system sciencePhysical geographyCartographyBiologySpecies Distribution and Climate ChangeScience and Climate Studies