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biota

/baɪˈəʊtə/

Meanings
noun
The living organisms of a region.

Examples :

"The oil spill severely damaged the coastal biota, killing many fish and seabirds. "
organism biology environment ecology

Related Words

Illustration damaged

damaged verb

/ˈdæmɪdʒd/

To impair the soundness, goodness, or value of; to harm or cause destruction.

"Be careful not to damage any of the fragile items while unpacking them."

Illustration region

region noun

/ˈɹiːd͡ʒn̩/

Any considerable and connected part of a space or surface; specifically, a tract of land or sea of considerable but indefinite extent; a country; a district; in a broad sense, a place without special reference to location or extent but viewed as an entity for geographical, social or cultural reasons.

"the equatorial regions"

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seabirds noun

/ˈsiːbɜːrdz/

Any bird that spends most of its time in coastal waters or over the oceans.

"Seabirds like seagulls and albatrosses often follow fishing boats hoping to find food. "

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killing verb

/ˈkɪl.ɪŋ/

To put to death; to extinguish the life of.

"Smoking kills more people each year than alcohol and drugs combined."

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coastal adjective

/ˈkəʊstəl/ /ˈkoʊstəl/

Relating to the coast; on or near the coast, as a coastal town, a coastal breeze

"The coastal town was very popular with tourists. "

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arborvitae noun

/ˌɑɹbɚˈvaɪti/

Any of several North American or Asian conifers, of the genera Thuja and Thujopsis or the species Platycladus orientalis, grown for timber or ornament.

"The homeowner planted a row of arborvitae along the property line to create a natural privacy screen. "

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commonly adverb

/ˈkɒmənli/ /ˈkɑmənli/

As a rule; frequently; usually

"People commonly eat breakfast before going to school. "

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living verb

/ˈlɪvɪŋ/

To be alive; to have life.

"My grandmother is living a long and healthy life. "

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oriental noun

/ˌɔːriˈentl/ /ˌɔːriˈɛntl/

A precious stone, especially an orient pearl.

"My grandmother's collection of jewelry included several beautiful orient pearls. "

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scientific adjective

/ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/

Of, or having to do with science.

"The scientific method is important in my school science class. "

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severely adverb

/sɪˈvɪrli/ /səˈvɪrli/

In a severe manner.

"The storm severely damaged the school's roof. "

Illustration organisms

organisms noun

/ˈɔːrɡənɪzəmz/ /ˈɔːrɡənɪsəmz/

A discrete and complete living thing, such as animal, plant, fungus or microorganism.

"Scientists study different organisms, such as bacteria and plants, to learn about life on Earth. "