coenose

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/ˈsiːnəʊs/

noun

A collection of life forms that are found together, interacting as a community within an ecosystem.

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Meanings

nouncoenose (plural coenoses)

plural coenoses

  1. A collection of life forms that are found together, interacting as a community within an ecosystem.

Origin

From ancient Greek κοινός (koinós, “common”).

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APA

coenose. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/coenose

MLA

“coenose.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/coenose. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “coenose,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/coenose.

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