unique biotope
- noun
- /juˈnik ˈbaɪəˌtoʊp/
- Specialized
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biotopo único
- Researchers study each unique biotope to better understand how biodiversity is supported.
Examples
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The national park was established to protect the unique biotope found only in that region.
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Pollution threatens the delicate balance within this unique biotope.
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The Amazon rainforest is a unique biotope rich in biodiversity.
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Many scientists study the unique biotopes of coral reefs.
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The national park was established to protect the unique biotope found only in that region.
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Pollution threatens the delicate balance within this unique biotope.
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Researchers study each unique biotope to better understand how biodiversity is supported.
How Distinctive
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Surface Forms
Morphology
The phrase is a straightforward adjective + noun composition: 'unique' (singular/distinct) directly modifies 'biotope' (a habitat), so the combined meaning — a habitat with singular characteristics — is fully derivable from its parts. This compositional pattern is common across languages and follows basic English modification rules, so a B1 learner who knows both words will understand the phrase.
Etymology
The noun unique biotope paints a simple picture: unique means 'one-of-a-kind' and biotope means a 'life place' where certain plants and animals live together. So the phrase describes a special natural spot different from its surroundings, which is why it means 'an area with distinct characteristics'.
