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biocoenosis

Pronunciation: /ˌbʌɪə(ʊ)sɪˈnəʊsɪs/

(US biocenosis)
Definition of biocoenosis

noun (plural biocoenoses /-siːz/)

Ecology
  • an association of different organisms forming a closely integrated community.

Origin:

late 19th century: modern Latin, from bio- 'life' + Greek koinōsis 'sharing' (from koinos 'common')

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