Biotop

biotope

noun bio-TOHP Rare

Origin: from Greek 'bios' (life) + 'topos' (place)

Also means

habitat patch

Usage Note

Biotop is neuter (das Biotop). A defined area with specific environmental conditions that supports a characteristic community of organisms; Biotopkartierung (biotope mapping) is a standard tool in German nature conservation planning. The plural Biotope refers to individual habitat units.

Examples

"Der Tümpel wurde als wertvolles Biotop erfasst."

Natural Translation

The pool was recorded as a valuable biotope.

Literal Translation

The pool was as valuable biotope recorded.

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