Definitions

1. noun

the community of microorganisms (such as bacteria, fungi, or archaea) living in association with a particular environment or host organism.

“The doctor studied the patient’s microbiota to understand the causes of their digestive issues.”

2. noun

the collection of microbes that inhabit a particular environment, such as the human body or a specific ecosystem.

“The team analyzed the microbiota of the Amazon rainforest to identify new species of bacteria.”