biotope
[ bahy-uh-tohp ]
/ ˈbaɪ əˌtoʊp /
noun Ecology.
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.
Nearby words
biotic factor, biotic potential, biotin, biotinide, biotite, biotope, biotoxicology, biotoxin, biotransformation, biotron, biotroph
Origin of biotope
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British Dictionary definitions for biotope
biotope
/ (ˈbaɪəˌtəʊp) /
noun
ecology a small area, such as the bark of a tree, that supports its own distinctive community
Word Origin for biotope
C20: from bio- + Greek topos place
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Medicine definitions for biotope
biotope
[ bī′ə-tōp′ ]
n.
A geographical area uniform in environmental conditions and in its distribution of biota.
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Science definitions for biotope
biotope
[ bī′ə-tōp′ ]
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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