noun
- areas of uniform environmental conditions providing living space for specific assemblages of plants and animals
Usage: ecology; plural of biotope
Examples
- The researchers studied several different biotopes in the rainforest.
- Wetland biotopes support diverse bird populations.
- Urban development threatens many natural biotopes.
- Each biotope has its own characteristic species composition.
- Marine biotopes include coral reefs and kelp forests.
- Conservation efforts focus on protecting endangered biotopes.