biotope
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See also: Biotope
English
Etymology
bio- (“life”) + -tope (“place”)
Noun
biotope (plural biotopes)
- A geographical area that has a uniform biological environment and a uniform distribution of plants and animals
- (figuratively) a context where someone feels 'naturally' at home, such as their field of professional or scientific expertise
Derived terms
Translations
geographical area
French
Pronunciation
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Noun
biotope m (plural biotopes)
Further reading
- “biotope”, in Trésor de la langue française informatisé , 2012.