biocoenose

/baɪəʊˈsiːnəʊs/ i by-oh-see-nohs

Definitions

1. noun

A group of organisms living in a specific environment.

“The biocoenose of coral reefs is incredibly diverse.”

2. noun

The community of living organisms in a particular environment.

“The researchers studied the biocoenose of the tropical rainforest.”

Synonyms

  • biocenosis
  • community

Antonyms

  • biotope
  • ecosystem