Microbiota refers to the microorganisms that inhabit a specific site on/in the body, which consists of a wide variety of bacteria, archaea, viruses, fungi, and protozoans. 

microbiome refers to the entire habitat, including the microorganisms, their genomes, and the surrounding environmental conditions. 

 The skin microbiome is composed of a variety of organisms, including bacteria, archaea, fungi, and even small arthropods, which interact with each other and could be implicated in the host health status. The skin microbiome composition depends on many factors. These factors form an intricate network that novel sequencing technologies allow us to better understand.