noun
- a region of uniform environmental conditions providing a living place for a specific assemblage of plants and animals
Usage: ecology
Examples
- The wetland biotope supports numerous species of waterfowl.
- Scientists studied the forest biotope to understand its biodiversity.
- Each biotope has its own characteristic plant and animal communities.
- The coral reef biotope is one of the most diverse marine environments.
- Urban development threatens the natural biotope of many species.
- Researchers mapped different biotopes across the national park.