Ecosystem

Pronunciation: /ˈiːkoʊˌsɪstəm/

Ecosystem (noun)

  1. A community of living things and their environment, interacting together in a specific area.
  2. A system where different organisms and their surroundings work together and depend on each other.
  3. A complex network of relationships among living organisms and their physical environment.

Examples

  • The forest is a diverse ecosystem that supports many species.
  • A coral reef is an important ecosystem for marine life.