biotes
Biotes is a term that appears in some ecological and environmental texts to denote the living components of an ecosystem—the organisms inhabiting a region, considered collectively. In this sense, biotes are closely related to the more common concept of biota or the biotic community, which contrasts with abiotic factors such as air, water, and minerals. However, biotes is not a standardized term in contemporary biology, and its usage varies by author.
Usage and interpretation differ where biotes appears. Some writers intend biotes to emphasize the functional and
Contexts and scope also vary. Biotes may be employed at different scales, from local habitats to broader
Etymology and status. Biotes generally traces to Greek roots related to life, but there is no single,