biotope

Noun

Meaning

A geographical area that has a uniform biological environment and a uniform distribution of plants and animals

(figuratively) a context where someone feels 'naturally' at home, such as their field of professional or scientific expertise

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Artificial When artificial items are introduced to a biotope setting, their design and arrangement is of great importance for biotope regeneration. Source: Internet

Aquaria The term "biotope" is also used by aquarium hobbyists to describe an aquarium setup that tries to simulate the natural habitat of specific fish. Source: Internet

For example, a biotope might be a neighbouring park, a back garden, even potted plants or a fish tank on a porch. Source: Internet

By connecting parcels of land with smaller biotope areas such as a green belt along the river, small town parks, gardens, or even roadside trees, biotopes can exist in a network. Source: Internet

In other words, a biotope is an open not a closed system and is a practicable strategy. Source: Internet

Heackel also explains that with one ecosystem, its biota is shaped by environmental factors (such as water, soil, and geographical features) and interaction among living things; the original idea of a biotope was closely related to evolutional theory. Source: Internet

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