biota

bi·o·ta

B b

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [bahy-oh-tuh]
- /baɪˈoʊ tə/
- /biota/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bahy-oh-tuh]
- /baɪˈoʊ tə/

Definitions of biota word

noun biota the plant and animal life of a particular region or period 3
noun biota the plant and animal life of a region 3
noun biota the animals, plants, fungi, etc., of a region or period. 1

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Origin of biota

First appearance:

before 1900

One of the 17% newest English words

1900-05; < New Latin, from Greek biotḗ “life”

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Parts of speech for Biota

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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biota popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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Synonyms for biota

noun biota

ecosystem — a system, or a group of interconnected elements, formed by the interaction of a community of organisms with their environment.
wildlife — undomesticated animals living in the wild, including those hunted for food, sport, or profit.

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