definition of biota
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biota noun, (used with a singular or plural verb) Ecology. 1. the animals, plants, fungi, etc., of a region or period. Origin of biota.
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Biodiversity Definition Biodiversity the variety of species/ life in an ecosystem, it includes where the organisms live and the genetic variation between different species and within a species itself Fauna
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phytoplankton Plankton consisting of plants and plant-like organisms, such as algae. Phytoplankton are a major source of food for aquatic animals and fix large amounts of carbon, which would otherwise be released as carbon dioxide.hy·to·plank·ton. n. Plankton that consists of minute plants and other photosynthetic organisms, including cyanobacteria, diatoms, and dinoflagellates. phy′to·plank·ton′ic (-plăngk-tŏn′ĭk) adj.
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- biotic factor Any of the factors of an organism's environment that consist of other living organisms and together make up the biotic environment. These factors may affect an organism in many ways; for example, as competitors, predators, parasites, prey, or symbionts. In time, the distribution and abundance of the organism will be affected by its interrelationships with the biotic environment. Compare abiotic factor.
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Definitions &Translations Princeton's WordNet (0.00 / 0 votes) Rate this definition: manta (noun). a blanket that is used as a cloak or shawl. manta, manta ray, devilfish (noun). extremely large pelagic tropical ray that feeds on plankton and small fishes; usually harmless but its size make it dangerous if harpooned.
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- attribute a quality belonging to or characteristic of an entity. ytterbite a mineral that is a source of rare earths. turbot flesh of a large European flatfish. naturopathy a method of treating disease using food and exercise and heat to assist the natural healing process. maturate develop and reach maturity; undergo maturation.
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What is the difference between biotic and abiotic? Introduction. In ecology and biology, abiotic components are non-living chemical and physical factors in the environment which affect ecosystems. Biotic describes a living component of an ecosystem; for example organisms, such as plants and animals.
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Definitions &Translations Wiktionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: 1  bioclimatic(Adjective) Of or pertaining to the relationship between living things and climate. 2  bioclimatic(Adjective) Focused on providing a comfortable microclimate.
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BIOTIC BIOTIC Dictionary entry overview: What does biotic mean? • BIOTIC (adjective) The adjective BIOTIC has 1 sense: 1. of or relating to living organisms Familiarity information: BIOTIC used as an adjective is very rare.
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Biosphere The biosphere is a system characterized by the continuous cycling of matter and an accompanying flow of solar energy in which certain large molecules and cells are self-reproducing. Water is a major predisposing factor, for all life depends on it. The elements carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, oxygen, phosphorus, and sulfur, when combined as proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, and nucleic acids, provide the building blocks, the fuel, and the direction for the creation of life.
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Community Community, also called biological community, in biology, an interacting group of various species in a common location. For example, a forest of trees and undergrowth plants, inhabited by animals and rooted in soil containing bacteria and fungi, constitutes a biological community. A brief treatment of biological communities follows. For full treatment, see Biosphere.
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- indicating a human life or career: biography; biopic. [from Greek bios life] bi•o (ˈbaɪ oʊ) n., pl. bi•os, 1. biography. 2. biology. [1945–50] bio-a combining form meaning “life,” “living organism,” “biology”: biodegradable. Also, esp. before a vowel, bi-. [comb. form of Greek bíos life] Translations. bio-[ˈbaɪəʊ-] prefix → bio-
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biotechnology Biotechnology definition, the use of living organisms or other biological systems in the manufacture of drugs or other products or for environmental management, as in waste recycling: includes the use of bioreactors in manufacturing, microorganisms to degrade oil slicks or organic waste, genetically engineered bacteria to produce human hormones, and monoclonal antibodies to identify antigens.
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Definitions &Translations Freebase(3.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition: Bioburden is normally defined as the number of bacteria living on a surface that has not been sterilized The term is most often used in the context of bioburden testing, also known as microbial limit testing, which is performed on pharmaceutical products and medical products for quality control purposes.
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Biotic Look up biotic in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Biotics describe living or once living components of a community; for example organisms, such as plants and animals. Biotic may refer to: Life, the condition of living organisms. Biology, the study of life. Biotic material, which is derived from living organisms. Biotic components in ecology.
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- Biofilm definition: a thin layer of living organisms | Meaning, pronunciation, translations and examples English Dictionary | Thesaurus | Translator | Grammar | Scrabble | Blog English
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- 4. © CRC LEME 2007 Regolith includes: • Biota—an important and major part of the regolith.• A wide variety of both bugs and plants occur including: • plant roots;• invertebrates (termites, worms, ants, etc.);• micro-organisms (diatoms, bacteria, fungi, etc);• occasional vertebrates (wombats, rabbits, etc.).
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biology — biogenetic, biogenic, adj. biology. the science or study of all manner of life and living organisms. — biologist, n. — biological, adj. biolysis. the destruction of life, as by bacteria. — biolytic, adj. biometrics, biometry. 1. the calculation of the probable extent of human lifespans.
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- Definition of biocide - a poisonous substance, especially a pesticide., the destruction of life Definition of biocide - a poisonous substance, especially a pesticide., the destruction of life dictionary
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Future Rapper Future Net Worth is $500 Thousand. Future is Rapper. Future Date of Birth is Nov 20, 1985. Future Country is United States of America.. The future is the indefinite time period after the present. Its arrival is considered inevitable due to the existence of time and the laws of ph...
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Ecosystem Ecosystem. Definition. noun, plural: ecosystems. A system that includes all living organisms (biotic factors) in an area as well as its physical environment (abiotic factors) functioning together as a unit.Supplement. An ecosystem is made up of plants, animals, microorganisms, soil, rocks, minerals, water sources and the local atmosphere interacting with one another.oun, plural: ecosystems. A system that includes all living organisms (biotic factors) in an area as well as its physical environment (abiotic factors) functioning together as a unit. Supplement.
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Bioaccumulation Bioaccumulation is the accumulation of substances, such as pesticides, or other chemicals in an organism. Bioaccumulation occurs when an organism absorbs a toxic substance at a rate greater than that at which the substance is lost. Bioaccumulation can occur in both earth and aquatic food chains.
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biodiversity biodiversity definition. A term that describes the number of different species that live within a particular ecosystem. Note: The preservation of biodiversity is considered by environmentalists to be a major goal of environmental policy.
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microbiota mi·cro·bi·o·ta. n. (used with a sing. or pl. verb) The microorganisms that typically inhabit a particular environment, such as the soil, a body of water, or a site on or in an organism, considered as a group. Also called microbiome.i·cro·bi·o·ta. n. (used with a sing. or pl. verb) The microorganisms that typically inhabit a particular environment, such as the soil, a body of water, or a site on or in an organism, considered as a group. Also called microbiome.
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ecosystem Ecosystem. a natural complex (biologically integral system) formed by living organisms (biocenosis) and their environment (abiotic, such as the atmosphere, or biotic, such as the soil and bodies of water), which are interrelated by the exchange of matter and energy.
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abiotic Definition of abiotic: Non-biological factor (such as sunlight), material (such as sulfur dioxide), or process (such as hydrolysis) which can affect living or non-living constituents of an ecosystem. Opposite of biotic. Use 'abiotic' in a Sentence.