biota

[ bahy-oh-tuh ]

noun

, (used with a singular or plural verb)

1. the animals, plants, fungi, etc., of a region or period.

biota

/ baɪˈəʊtə /

noun

1. the plant and animal life of a particular region or period

biota

/ bī-ō′tə /

1. The organisms of a specific region or period considered as a group.

Word History and Origins

Origin of biota¹

1900–05; < New Latin , from Greek biotḗ “life”

Word History and Origins

Origin of biota¹

C20: from New Latin, from Greek biotē way of life, from bios life

Example Sentences

Ediacara biota really are the oldest fossils large enough to be visible with your naked eyes, and they are the origin of us and all animals that exist today.

From Popular-Science

The obvious differences in the biota on the two sides of the range are probably due to the contrasting climates.

From Project Gutenberg

The Biota Elegantissima is one of the most unique hardy shrubs cultivated, and presents a bright golden appearance.

From Project Gutenberg

On Barro Colorado Island one aim is to preserve the biota and natural conditions with as little interference from man as possible.

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Another species of arbor vitae is Thuja orientalis, known also as Biota orientalis.

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As a prey item, the prairie vole proved to be an important part of the biota of the Reservation.

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