Memory Biome Definition & CharacteristicsVersion en ligne Learn about biomes. par Andrea Lecuona Land-based biomes are called terrestrial biomes. Ecosystems Land-based biomes Characteristics Biomes contain many ecosystems within the same area. A biome is a large area of land that is classified based on the climate, plants and animals that make their homes there. Definition Water-based biomes are called aquatic biomes. Water-based biomes Temperatures, precipitation amounts and prevalent organisms characterize the biomes of the world.