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ecosystem [ˈiːkəʊˌsɪstəm ˈɛkəʊ-] n (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biology) Ecology a system involving the interactions between a community of living organisms in a particular area and its nonliving environment [from eco(logy) + system]
ecosystem any area or region regarded as a unit for ecological observation and study of the interrelationships between organisms and their environment. See also: Environment
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms Translations ecosystem [ˈiːkəʊsɪstəm] n → écosystème m eco-tax ecotax [ˈiːkəʊtæks] n → écotaxe f eco-tourism [ˌiːkəʊˈtʊərɪzəm] n → écotourisme m eco-tourist [ˈiːkəʊtʊərɪst] n → touriste mf respectueux/euse de l'environnement eco-warrior [ˈiːkəʊwɒriər] n (British) (= environmental activist) → militant(e) m/f écologiste How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| The study said "persistent and widespread over-fishing" in England's seas was damaging marine ecosystems - with knock-on effects for the environment, fishing industry and coastal communities. Humankind benefits from a multitude of resources and processes that are supplied by natural ecosystems. The two main types of aquatic ecosystems are marine ecosystems and freshwater ecosystems. |
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