Question

What concept did Clements and Shelford propose in 1939?

Options

• The principle of evolution

• The theory of natural selection

• The law of thermodynamics

• The concept of 'biome'

Answer 1

Clements and Shelford proposed the concept of 'biome' in 1939, defining it as a complex of several plant and animal communities in a region, shaped by and adapted to similar climatic conditions. This concept became fundamental to understanding large-scale ecological divisions on Earth.