biota

noun

bi·​o·​ta bī-ˈō-tə 

: the flora and fauna of a region see also microbiota

Examples of biota in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Huayuan biota fossils broke that pattern. — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 27 Feb. 2026

Promotes Digestive Health Fiber is crucial for a healthy gut biota. — Melissa Porrey Lpc, Verywell Health, 17 Nov. 2025

Keystone herbivore species such as the American bison, elk and mule deer live in grasslands and help to regulate the rich plant biota for other creatures to thrive, Keyser said. — Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 17 June 2026

According to Han, the Huayuan biota represents the first major discovery of soft-bodied organisms that lived directly after the Sinsk event. — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 27 Feb. 2026

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Greek biotē life; akin to Greek bios

First Known Use

1901, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for biota

• chota
• cota
• quota
• iota
• lakota
• nonquota
• ricotta

Kids Definition

biota

noun

bi·​o·​ta bī-ˈōt-ə 

: the plants and animals of a region