Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ecossistema
Noun
/ɛkoˈsistema/
Definition
A community of living organisms interacting with each other and their environment.
Examples
- The Amazon rainforest is a complex ecossistema that supports countless species.
- Coral reefs are vital ecossistemas that contribute to marine biodiversity.
- Urban ecossistemas can struggle with pollution and habitat loss.
Meaning
The term ‘ecossistema’ refers to a biological system consisting of all the living things in a certain area, interacting with each other and the physical environment.
Synonyms
- Ecological system
- Biological community
- Environmental system