Ecosystem

usgb/ˈiːkəʊsɪstəm/
noun

A community of all the living things in an area and the environment they live in.

The Amazon rainforest is an ecosystem that is home to a diverse range of species.
Visual representation of "ecosystem" - A community of all the living things in an area and the environment they live in.

Often appears as...

  • marine ecosystem
  • terrestrial ecosystem
Definition 1 of 5
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Biological Focus

Refers specifically to the relationship between living things and their habitats.

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A coral reef ecosystem is delicate and sensitive to water temperature changes.
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Diversity Importance

Stresses the variety of life within the system, crucial for its health.

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An ecosystem's diversity can protect it from diseases.
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