biotic
Definition
Adjective: 1. Pertaining to or involving living organisms: Describes something that is of, relating to, or caused by living things. It is often used in contrast with "abiotic" (non-living factors).
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Sunlight and water are abiotic factors, while plants and animals are biotic components of an ecosystem.
- The study focused on the biotic interactions between predators and their prey.
- Pollination is a key biotic process for many flowering plants.
Advanced Usage
- Biotic potential: The maximum reproductive capacity of a population under optimal environmental conditions.
- The insect's high biotic potential allows its population to grow rapidly.
- Biotic community: An association of interacting populations of different species living in a particular habitat.
- The coral reef supports a complex and diverse biotic community.
Variants and Related Words
- Biota (n): The total collection of living organisms in a given region or period.
- The island's unique biota includes many endemic species.
- Abiotic (adj): Non-living; physical and chemical factors such as temperature, light, and soil minerals.
- Rock type and rainfall are important abiotic factors.
Synonyms
- Biological: Relating to biology or living organisms.
- Organic: Relating to or derived from living matter.
- Living: Alive, not dead or inorganic.
Antonyms
- Abiotic: Non-living; inorganic.
- Inorganic: Not consisting of or derived from living matter.
Adjective
-
of or relating to living organisms
Khám phá thêm
Các từ liên quan
Từ chứa "biotic"
Từ có nhắc đến "biotic"
