Biota

Pronunciation: /ˈbɪɑtə/

Biota (noun)

  1. All living things in a particular place, such as a forest, lake, or region.
  2. The set of organisms that live together in an ecosystem and interact with their surroundings.

Examples

  • The biota in the pond includes insects and small fish.
  • Scientists study the biota to understand how species survive.