Biocoenotic

/ˌbaɪ.oʊ.siːˈnɑt.ɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or characteristic of a biocoenosis; describing the relationships and interactions within an ecological community.

Etymology

From biocoenosis (bio- + Greek koinos 'common') + -ic. An adjective used in ecological literature to describe community-level phenomena.

Kelly Says

When ecologists talk about 'biocoenotic relationships,' they mean all the eating, competing, cooperating, and depending that goes on between species in one location.

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