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which of the following is not a major terrestrial biome of earth?
a the antarctic
b the tropical forest
c the taiga
d the tundra
e the temperate grasslands

Explanation:

Major terrestrial biomes include tropical forest, taiga, tundra, temperate grasslands, etc. The Antarctic is a polar region with ice - dominated environment and not classified as a major terrestrial biome like the others. Tropical forest (B) is a major biome with high biodiversity. Taiga (C) is a coniferous forest biome. Tundra (D) is a cold, treeless biome. Temperate grasslands (E) are grass - dominated biomes. So the Antarctic (A) is not a major terrestrial biome.

Answer:

A. The Antarctic