Biocenosis

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-001249",
  "term": "Biocenosis",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A community of interacting living organisms, including plants, animals, and microorganisms, that inhabit a particular environment or habitat. This ecological unit is characterized by the interdependencies and relationships among its constituent species. The concept is often used in conjunction with 'biotope' to describe a complete ecosystem.",
  "synonyms": [
    "biocoenosis",
    "biological community",
    "biotic community",
    "ecological community"
  ],
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "assemblage",
    "habitat"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2009, 81, 829. 'Glossary of terms used in ecotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2009)' on page 846 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-08-07-09)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/biocenosis/"
}