biochore

/baɪoʊkɔr/

Definitions

1. noun

A biological unit of area or a spatial unit for ecosystems, analogous to a choroid, but for biological or ecological purposes.

“The researchers divided the forest into several biochores to analyze the distribution of species.”

Synonyms

  • biome
  • ecoregion

Antonyms

  • abiotic area
  • non-ecological zone