biocoenoses
/ˌbaɪoʊsɪˈnoʊsiz/
noun
- Plural of biocoenosis; communities of interacting organisms living together in a specific habitat.
- Scientists compare biocoenoses in polluted and unpolluted rivers to assess environmental health.
- Different biocoenoses exist in coral reefs, each with unique species interactions.
- The study of biocoenoses helps us understand how ecosystems function.