bi·o·tope (b   -t p )n. An area that is uniform in environmental conditions and in its distribution of animal and plant life. [bio- + Greek topos, place.] |
biotope [ˈbaɪəˌtəʊp]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Environmental Science) Ecology a small area, such as the bark of a tree, that supports its own distinctive community
[from bio- + Greek topos place]
| biotope (b-tp) 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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