biotope
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See also: Biotope
English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
bio- (“life”) + -tope (“place”)
Noun[edit]
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[edit]
Translations[edit]
geographical area
French[edit]
Pronunciation[edit]
Audio: (file)
Noun[edit]
biotope m (plural biotopes)
Further reading[edit]
- “biotope”, in Trésor de la langue française informatisé [Digitized Treasury of the French Language], 2012.