ecosystem
Translation
ecosystem
Examples
A coral reef is a complex ecosystem.
A coral reef is a complex ecosystem.
Pollution can damage the local ecosystem.
Pollution can damage the local ecosystem.
Grammar Patterns
((an ecosystem)) a biological community of interacting organisms The rainforest is a fragile ecosystem.
Similar Words
Synonyms: environment, habitat, biosphere
Etymology
A combination of 'eco-' (from ecology, ultimately from Greek 'oikos' meaning 'house' or 'habitat') and 'system'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the 'system' of our 'eco' or home (the environment). It's how all the living and non-living parts work together.