ecosystem — a biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈiːkoʊˌsɪstəm/
Example Sentences
- My room is a perfect ecosystem - pizza boxes, soda cans, and me living in perfect harmony!
- Climate change threatens many fragile ecosystems around the world.
- The startup company aims to create a sustainable business ecosystem.
ecosystem
NOUN[/ˈiːkoʊˌsɪstəm/]
a biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment
Interconnected biological community in nature
Coral reefs form one of the world's most diverse ecosystems. (ECOLOGY + SYSTEM = ECOSYSTEM → an ecosystem is a system of living organisms and their environment)
Protect the ecosystem, connect its parts, and let nature thrive.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Greek 'eco-' (oikos, meaning 'house' or 'habitat') combined with the English word 'system'. The term was coined in the 1930s by British ecologist Arthur Tansley to describe the interconnected biological and physical components of a natural environment.
Breakdown
eco- (Greek oikos: house/environment) + system (from Greek systema: organized whole) = ecosystem
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📝Examples
“My room is a perfect ecosystem - pizza boxes, soda cans, and me living in perfect harmony!”
“Climate change threatens many fragile ecosystems around the world.”
“The startup company aims to create a sustainable business ecosystem.”
“My grandmother's garden is like a mini ecosystem where even the weeds seem to have a purpose.”
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