Noun
ecoregion (plural ecoregions)
Alternative spelling of eco-region
According to WWF, the boundaries of an ecoregion approximate the original extent of the natural communities prior to any major recent disruptions or changes. Source: Internet
Although the species richness is moderately high, only three species of frogs and one fish are endemic to this ecoregion. Source: Internet
Chaparral and woodlands biota For the numerous individual plant and animal species found within the California chaparral and woodlands ecoregion, see: *Flora of the California chaparral and woodlands *Fauna of the California chaparral and woodlands. Source: Internet
Freshwater The Amazon River in Brazil A freshwater ecoregion is a large area encompassing one or more freshwater systems that contains a distinct assemblage of natural freshwater communities and species. Source: Internet
At higher elevations from convert, the Puna ecoregion, the temperature varies from convert during the night versus convert during the day. Source: Internet
Due to this and the great ecological differences between the regions in the basin, it is often divided into multiple ecoregions (instead of treating it as a single ecoregion). Source: Internet