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biotope

Pronunciation: /ˈbʌɪətəʊp/
Definition of biotope

noun

Ecology
  • the region of a habitat associated with a particular ecological community.

Origin:

1920s: from German Biotop, based on Greek topos 'place'

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Definition of biotope in the US English dictionary
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