ecosystem
noun
a system, or a group of interconnected elements, formed by the interaction of a community of organisms with their environment.
ecosystems
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pluralof ecosystem.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The discovery suggests that small populations of crown-of-thorns starfish may play an important role in maintaining the balance of coral reef ecosystems.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 1, 2026
“Thus, ecosystems dominated by nonnative plants are characterized by reduced insect diversity, abundance, and biomass,” Tallamy and two co-authors wrote in a 2018 study.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2026
Navarro praised those countries making a "great sacrifice" to safeguard their threatened ecosystems -- but said not enough were following their lead.
From Barron's ● Oct. 28, 2026
Another major oil slick washed up on the shores of Iran's Qeshm Island in August, which experts said threatened wildlife, protected ecosystems and fishing communities.
From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2026
Because agricultural fields are less diverse than natural ecosystems, they cannot perform all their functions.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
