Biotically

/baɪˈɒt.ɪ.kli/ adverb

Definition

In a manner relating to or involving living organisms or biological processes.

Etymology

From biotic + -ly (adverb suffix). This adverb allows description of processes or conditions from a biological perspective.

Kelly Says

When ecologists say a forest changed 'biotically' over 50 years, they mean the living community itself transformed—different animals, plants, and insects now call it home.

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