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tropical deciduous forest  

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  • Tropical deciduous forest is a major vegetation type that occurs in association with seasonally wet and dry or monsoon climates. These forests vary significantly in their composition and structure in relation to their geographic location in the tropical realm, rainfall and soil conditions, and history of disturbances. [Source: Encyclopedia of Geography; Biome: Tropical Deciduous Forest]

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