Biocoenosis
Biocoenosis
Biocoenosis (pronounced: bio-coe-no-sis), also known as biocenosis, biocoenose, biotic community, biological community, ecological community, or life assemblage, is a term used in ecology to describe the interacting organisms living together in a specific habitat or ecosystem.
Etymology
The term "biocoenosis" is derived from the Greek words "bios" meaning "life" and "koinos" meaning "common". It was first used in the late 19th century by German zoologist Karl Möbius, who wanted to emphasize the community and interaction aspects of organisms living together.
Definition
Biocoenosis refers to all the living organisms in an ecosystem or habitat, interacting with each other and with their non-living environment. This includes various species of plants, animals, fungi, and microorganisms. The concept of biocoenosis emphasizes the interdependence and relationships among species, rather than viewing them in isolation.
Related Terms
- Biotic factor: Any living component that affects another organism or shapes the ecosystem.
- Abiotic factor: A non-living physical and chemical element present in the ecosystem.
- Ecosystem: A community of living organisms in conjunction with the nonliving components of their environment, interacting as a system.
- Habitat: The natural home or environment of an organism.
- Niche (ecology): The role and position a species has in its environment.
- Biodiversity: The variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Biocoenosis
- Wikipedia's article - Biocoenosis
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