biotope
/ˈbaɪəˌtoʊp/
noun
- A small, specific area or habitat that has a particular set of environmental conditions and supports a distinct community of plants and animals.
- The pond is a biotope that supports frogs, dragonflies, and water lilies.
- Gardeners can create a biotope for butterflies by planting native flowers.
- Each biotope in the forest, from the sunny clearing to the dark undergrowth, hosts different species.
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