biota
Meanings
noun
- The living organisms of a region.
- A coniferous tree, Oriental arborvitae (Platycladus orientalis, syn. Biota orientalis).
Pronunciation
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Etymology
From New Latin biota, from Ancient Greek βιοτή (biotḗ), from βίος (bíos).
Derived words
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