Which biome is more common, deserts or wetlands?

The types of plants and animals that live in a biome depend on the characteristics of that biome. A biome is a geographic area that has similar climate, plants, and animals. In Utah, the three main biomes are desert, forest and wetland. read more

Wetlands are everywhere even in deserts. Deserts are not everywhere especially in wetlands. That aside, the acreage of contiguous desert habitat may be much larger than what we think of as wetlands, but the everpresence of wetlands keeps it close. read more

Of the six main types of terrestrial biomes, forested biomes are said to be the most widespread but this combines three types of forest: (1) tropical rainforest; (2) deciduous (leaf-shedding) forest; and (3) the taiga or boreal coniferous forest. read more

Wetland Biome Flora and Fauna. It may surprise you to discover that the wetland biome has more diversity than any other biome out there when it comes to animal life. There are plenty of animals that find this to be the perfect home for them. They have the right climate, access to food, and the shelter they need for survival. read more