biotope

/baɪˈɒtiːp/

Definitions

1. noun

A community of plants and animals living together in a specific environment or a small area of a habitat that is isolated from other areas and has its own distinct ecosystem.

“The riverbank created a biotope for aquatic plants and animals.”

Synonyms

  • ecosystem
  • environment
  • habitat

Antonyms

  • barren land
  • desert