noun

ecosystem

ecosystem

The rainforest is a complex ecosystem.

The rainforest is a complex ecosystem.

Pollution can damage the local ecosystem.

Pollution can damage the local ecosystem.

a/the ((adjective)) ecosystem A fragile ecosystem needs protection.

Synonyms: environment, habitat, biome

From 'eco-' (from Greek 'oikos' meaning house) + 'system'. It's a 'house system' for living things.

Think of 'eco' as in 'ecology' and 'system' as a network. It's a system of ecology.

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