The term ‘biotope’ refers to
a set of general physical conditions excluding chemical and biological conditions in a given geographic area
a homogeneous set of physical and chemical conditions in a given geographic area at a particular time
a homogeneous set of both biological and chemical conditions in a given geographic area
a particular type of biological assemblage in a given geographic area
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UPSC Geoscientist – 2022
– It is characterized by homogeneous physical and chemical conditions (e.g., temperature, humidity, soil type, pH, salinity).
– The living community inhabiting a biotope is called a biocenose or biotic assemblage.
– An ecosystem comprises both the biotope and the biocenose.