1. a community of living organisms interacting with each other and their environment in a specific habitat
Usage: ecology; scientific

Examples

• The forest biocoenosis includes trees, understory plants, insects, birds, and soil microorganisms.
• Scientists studied the lake’s biocoenosis to understand how pollution affected the ecosystem.
• The coral reef represents one of the most diverse biocoenoses on Earth.
• Changes in temperature can disrupt the delicate balance of a biocoenosis.
• The biocoenosis of the wetland provides habitat for numerous migratory species.
• Researchers mapped the biocoenosis to identify keystone species in the area.