GRASSLAND Characteristics of biome: Picture of biome

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Grasslands are regions where grasses dominate the vegetation (Poaceae). Sedge (Cyperaceae) and rush (Juncaceae) are also common, as are various quantities of legumes, such as clover, and other herbs.

Grasslands are terrestrial ecosystems that are dominated by herbaceous and shrub plants and are maintained by fire, grazing, drought, and/or cold temperatures.

Grasslands can be found on every continent except Antarctica, and in almost every ecoregion on the planet. Grasslands are also one of the world's major biomes, dominating the environment on a global scale. Natural grasslands, semi-natural grasslands, and farmed grasslands are the three types of grasslands. They occupy 31–43% of the Earth's land surface. 

Grassland types include:

•Meadow (hygrophilous or tropophilous grassland)

•Steppe (xerophilous grassland)

•Savannah (hygrophilous or tropophilous grassland) (xerophilous grassland containing isolated trees)

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