biota
noun
Pronunciation: baɪˈoʊtə
Definition
The collective plant and animal life of a particular region, habitat, or geological period.
Examples
The protected forest supports a diverse biota that has remained largely undisturbed for centuries.
Pollution in the river has significantly altered the local aquatic biota.
Scientists are mapping the ancient biota found in the rock layers to reconstruct the prehistoric environment.
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