biotope

[ bahy-uh-tohp ]

nounEcology.
  1. a portion of a habitat characterized by uniformity in climate and distribution of biotic and abiotic components, as a tidal pool or a forest canopy.

Origin of biotope

1
1925–30; <German Biotop, equivalent to bio-bio- + Greek tópos place

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British Dictionary definitions for biotope

biotope

/ (ˈbaɪəˌtəʊp) /


noun
  1. ecology a small area, such as the bark of a tree, that supports its own distinctive community

Origin of biotope

1
C20: from bio- + Greek topos place

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Scientific definitions for biotope

biotope

[ ə-tōp′ ]


  1. A usually small or well-defined area that is uniform in environmental conditions and in its distribution of animal and plant life.

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