ecosystems
Pronunciation: [ˈiːkoʊsɪstəmz]
Word
Context: “biology”
(noun) a community of living things like plants and animals, along with the environment they live in. It’s like a big neighborhood where all the plants and animals depend on each other and their surroundings to survive.
Example
The rainforest is a rich ecosystem, full of different plants and animals.
Example
Without proper care, many ecosystems can become weak and damaged, leading to the extinction of species.
Example
What kinds of plants and animals live in that ecosystem?
Context: “environment”
(noun) a specific area where living things interact with non-living things, like water, soil, and air. It’s where everything works together, like how a garden works with the soil and sunlight to grow flowers.
Example
The coral reef ecosystem supports a lot of fish and other sea creatures.
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Pollution can destroy an ecosystem, making it hard for plants and animals to live.
Example
How can we protect the ecosystem in our neighborhood?
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