Biotic Meaning
/baɪˈɒt.ɪk/Definition, CEFR level C2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjOf, pertaining to, or produced by life or living organisms.
adjMisspelling of biontic.
Sentence Examples
Biotic factors affect the environment.
The biotic community was diverse.
The ecologist examined the biotic factors affecting the forest ecosystem.
CEFR Practice Quiz
In the ecosystem, ____ factors like predators affect population sizes.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Living parts of an environment are known as the ____ factors today.
Word Origin & History
From Ancient Greek βιωτικός (biōtikós, “of life”), from βίος (bíos, “life”). Equivalent to bio- + -otic.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"This study and others at Bolinas Lagoon show that a number of variables, both biotic and abiotic, influence individual, local and regional distribution patterns of Dunlin."
— 1994, Nils D. Warnock, Biotic and Abiotic Factors Affecting the Distribution and Abundance of a Wintering Population of Dunlin, page 141:
"The biotic level involves basic, nonthoughtful adjustments made in the struggle for existence."
— 1961, George A. Theodorson, Studies in Human Ecology, page 4:
"Competition, on the biotic level, as we observe it in the plant and animal communities, seems to be relatively unrestricted."
— 1988, Roland Leslie Warren, Larry Lyon, New Perspectives on the American Community, page 33:
"How important is biotic gene-dispersal to the success of the angiosperms?"
— 1995, South African Journal of Science - Volume 90, page 332:
"Knowledge of these patterns is essential to developing comprehensive conservation plans that maximize protection of biotic and phyletic diversity."
— 2002, Proceedings of the Ninth International Coral Reef Symposium, page 937:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
In the ecosystem, ____ factors like predators affect population sizes.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Living parts of an environment are known as the ____ factors today.