biotic

bi·ot·ic  (b-tk)

adj.

1. Of or having to do with life or living organisms.

2. Produced or caused by living organisms.

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[Probably Greek bitikos, from bitos, life, from bioun, to live, from bios, life; see g^wei- in Indo-European roots.]

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biotic [baɪˈɒtɪk]

adj

1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biology) of or relating to living organisms

2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biology) (of a factor in an ecosystem) produced by the action of living organisms Compare edaphic

[from Greek biotikos, from bios life]

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biotic  (b-tk)

1. Consisting of living organisms. An ecosystem is made up of a biotic community (all of the naturally occurring organisms within the system) together with the physical environment.

2. Associated with or derived from living organisms. The biotic factors in an environment include the organisms themselves as well as such items as predation, competition for food resources, and symbiotic relationships. Compare abiotic.

Thesaurus

Adj.

1.

biotic - of or relating to living organisms

Translations

biotic [baɪˈɒtɪk] ADJ → biótico