Environment
ecosystem
noun
Definition
A biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment.
In a sentence
“Deforestation disrupts the entire ecosystem by removing key species.”
Synonyms
habitatecological systembiome
Common collocations
- fragile ecosystem
- ecosystem services
- aquatic ecosystem
More from Environment
biodiversity
noun
The variety of plant and animal life in a particular habitat or on Earth.
deforestation
noun
The clearing or removal of trees from a forest, typically for agriculture or industry.
conservation
noun
The protection and preservation of the natural environment, species, or resources.
emissions
noun
Gases or substances discharged into the atmosphere from industrial processes.