Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

biota

Noun

/baɪˈoʊ.tə/

Definition

The term biota refers to the plant and animal life of a particular region, habitat, or geological period.

Examples

The rich biota of the rainforest includes thousands of species of plants and animals.
Researchers study the biota of the ocean to understand the health of marine ecosystems.
Changes in the biota can indicate shifts in environmental conditions.

Meaning

Biota encompasses all living organisms within a specific environment, including floras and faunas, and highlights the diversity of life forms present in that ecosystem.