World Terrestrial Ecosystems

Terrestrial ecosystems can be defined by their climate, landform and land cover. The World Terrestrial Ecosystems Map identifies areas with similar terrestrial ecosystem structure.

Ecosystems are distinct areas on the planet which differ based on their environmental settings and assemblages of organisms.

Online explorer tool produced by the U.S Geological Survey, the World Terrestrial Ecosystems Explorer (WTEE), allows for the map-based visualization and query of any terrestrial location on Earth for its ecosystem type and characteristics.

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notes <p>Terrestrial ecosystems can be defined by their climate, landform and land cover. The World Terrestrial Ecosystems Map identifies areas with similar terrestrial ecosystem structure.</p><p>Ecosystems are distinct areas on the planet which differ based on their environmental settings and assemblages of organisms.</p><p>Online explorer tool produced by the U.S Geological Survey, the World Terrestrial Ecosystems Explorer (WTEE), allows for the map-based visualization and query of any terrestrial location on Earth for its ecosystem type and characteristics.</p>
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