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Which is known as flora and fauna rich biome?

A

Deciduous forests

B

Chaparral

C

Tropical rain forest

D

Taiga.

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding the Terms:** - Flora refers to the plant life in a particular region or environment. - Fauna refers to the animal life in a particular region or environment. 2. **Identifying Biomes:** - Biomes are large ecological areas on the earth's surface, with flora and fauna (plants and animals) adapting to their environment. 3. **Evaluating Options:** - Among various biomes, we need to identify which one is known for its rich diversity in both flora and fauna. 4. **Analyzing Tropical Rainforests:** - Tropical rainforests are characterized by high temperatures and high rainfall. - They are known to have the highest biodiversity among all biomes, with a vast number of plant and animal species. 5. **Comparing Other Biomes:** - Other biomes like taiga (coniferous forests), chaparral, and deciduous forests have flora and fauna but are not as rich in diversity as tropical rainforests. 6. **Conclusion:** - Based on the analysis, the biome that is known for being rich in both flora and fauna is the **tropical rainforest**. **Final Answer:** The biome known as flora and fauna rich is the **tropical rainforest**. ---
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