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|Type=noun | |Type=noun | ||
|Pronunciation=bi·o·ta / bīˈōdə / | |Pronunciation=/ bi·o·ta / bīˈōdə / | ||
|AudioFile=glossary biota.mp3 | |AudioFile=glossary biota.mp3 | ||
|Synonym=biome, flora, fauna | |Synonym=biome, flora, fauna |
Revision as of 04:11, November 25, 2020
biota
the animal and plant life of a particular region, habitat, or geological period.
Word Class: noun
Pronunciation: / bi·o·ta / bīˈōdə /
Synonym: biome, flora, fauna
Example: While estuaries are extremely productive, other features also affect the composition of the biota.