Highbiomass
High biomass is a term used to describe ecosystems, habitats, or plots that have a large standing stock of living matter, typically quantified as dry mass per unit area. Biomass represents the total mass of organisms present in an area, and is usually reported separately for aboveground and belowground components. High-biomass systems include mature forests, wetlands, coral or kelp communities, and intensively managed agricultural crops. The focus is on stored organic matter rather than the rate at which new biomass is produced.
Measurement and estimation of high biomass involve direct sampling, destructive or non-destructive methods, and, for large
Determinants and ecological significance: High biomass accumulates where climate, nutrients, water availability, and long-growing seasons favor
Applications and examples: Tropical rainforests, temperate forests, mangroves, and extensive wetland systems are classic high-biomass environments.