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microhabitat

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mi·cro·hab·i·tat  (mkr-hb-tt)
n.
A very small, specialized habitat, such as a clump of grass or a space between rocks.

microhabitat [ˌmaɪkrəʊˈhæbɪtæt]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Environmental Science) Ecology the smallest part of the environment that supports a distinct flora and fauna, such as a fallen log in a forest

microhabitat  (mkr-hb-tt)


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We hypothesize that tidal activity rhythms and microhabitat selection contribute to the observed spatial patterns.
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In mild winters fluctuation of temperatures around the freezing point may be especially harmful by alternately freezing and wetting the microhabitats of small mammals (Solonen, 2001, 2004).
 
 
 
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