A biological region or area defined by its living organisms and their environmental characteristics; variant of biome.
From bio- (life) + -tome (cutting, section, part). This rare term was used early in ecology to describe defined sections of the living world.
While 'biotome' is an older term, modern scientists prefer 'biome'—but both describe places like 'tropical rainforest' or 'coral reef' as complete life-units.
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