zoogene

/zoʊˈɒdʒiːni/; /zoʊˈɔːdʒiːni/

Definitions

1. noun

relating to or produced by animals, especially in the formation of soils.

“The zoogene soils in the savannah were rich in nutrients.”

2. adjective

of or relating to the formation of soils by animals.

“The scientist studied the zoogene processes in the forest ecosystem.”

Synonyms

  • animal-produced
  • faunally derived

Antonyms

  • abiotically derived
  • inorganic