biotope

[ bahy-uh-tohp ]
/ ˈbaɪ əˌtoʊp /

noun Ecology.

a portion of a habitat characterized by uniformity in climate and distribution of biotic and abiotic components, as a tidal pool or a forest canopy.

Origin of biotope

1925–30; < German Biotop, equivalent to bio- bio- + Greek tópos place

British Dictionary definitions for biotope

biotope
/ (ˈbaɪəˌtəʊp) /

noun

ecology a small area, such as the bark of a tree, that supports its own distinctive community

Word Origin for biotope

C20: from bio- + Greek topos place

Medical definitions for biotope

biotope
[ bīə-tōp′ ]

n.

A geographical area uniform in environmental conditions and in its distribution of biota.

Scientific definitions for biotope

biotope
[ bīə-tōp′ ]

A usually small or well-defined area that is uniform in environmental conditions and in its distribution of animal and plant life.