Biocoenose

/ˌbaɪ.oʊˈsiː.noʊs/ noun

Definition

An ecological community of organisms living together in a specific area, sharing the same habitat and resources.

Etymology

From bio- 'life' + Greek koinos 'common.' A European ecological term (also spelled biocenose) that refers to naturally occurring biological communities.

Kelly Says

A biocoenose is like an ecological apartment building—all the species living there are neighbors dependent on the same resources and weather.

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