biocoenosis
/ˌbaɪoʊsɪˈnoʊsɪs/
noun
- A community of living organisms that interact with each other in a particular habitat.
- The biocoenosis of a pond changes with the seasons as different species become active.
- Protecting the biocoenosis of an area is important for maintaining biodiversity.
- A forest biocoenosis includes trees, animals, fungi, and bacteria that all depend on one another.
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