One would find this biome near the equator, between 10° North and South. This graph is quite similar in pattern to the tropical rainforests, yet it lacks the extreme amount of precipitation that area receives and the slightly warmer temperatures. Likewise to the tropical rainforest, this biome experiences a consistent pattern of precipitation and temperatures. This biome still receives quite warm temperatures, albeit the lack of needed rainfall. There would be a decent amount of plant species occupying the area, from deciduous trees to grasses and shrubs to broad-leaved evergreens. There may be competition for light, with these tall trees occupying the biome. There would also be competition for water, due to the smaller amount of yearly precipitation. Perhaps the grasses here would also grow more roots to uptake more water. The soil would most likely be poor in nutrients due to the meager amount of rainfall and poor soil depth. With the temperature and precipitation values, I would not expect this area to experience subfreezing temperatures or droughts.
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