biota

English

/baɪˈəʊtə/

noun
Definitions
  • (ecology) The living organisms of a region.
  • (syn. , ).

Etymology

Derived from Ancient Greek βίος (life, bio-, livelihood, food).

Origin

Ancient Greek

βίος

Gloss

life, bio-, livelihood, food

Concept
Semantic Field

The body

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