biota

Possessives

earth: For a start, we have a very incomplete knowledge of the earth's biota.

Converse of object

• preserve: Research efforts are directed toward determining the causative processes and taphonomic state of exceptionally preserved fossil biotas ( e.g.
• affect: This may adversely affect the freshwater biota, and the quality of private water supplies.
• support: They also support a unique biota, notably six inadequately protected bird species.
• have: The island has the most remarkable biota of any of the islands in the NW Chain.

Adjective modifier

• aquatic: FAUNA The inventory of vertebrates, insects and aquatic biota that exist in the nominated World Heritage Site has been ongoing since 1973.
• marine: The dissolved CO 2 in the oceans is used by marine biota in photosynthesis.
• terrestrial: The policy implications of the missing sink being located in the terrestrial biota are discussed.
• benthic: The diets were dominated by pelagic and benthopelagic prey and relatively little use was made of the benthic biota.
• other: Equally, it is clear that the elimination of agro-chemicals in arable land areas will lead to increased populations of insects and other biota.
• associated: A particular aim of the study was to acquire further knowledge on the abundance and distribution of Sabellaria reef and its associated biota.

Noun used with modifier

• soil: However, many elements of the soil biota exhibit a time lag in the colonization of new sites.
• island: Hundreds of case studies on the effect of introduced aliens on island biotas exist.
• non-human: Study of the uncertainty in estimation of the exposure of non-human biota to ionizing radiation.
• freshwater: This may adversely affect the freshwater biota, and the quality of private water supplies.
• cave: Treat the cave biota with respect, watch out for them, and avoid disturbing them.
• resident: The degree and pattern of resuspension determine the impact to resident biota.