ecosystem
nounmasculinetécnico/i.kɔ.siʃˈtɛ.mɐ/high
e·cos·sis·te·ma
Definition
A biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment.
Coral reefs are among the most diverse ecosystems on Earth.
Human activity can disrupt local ecosystems.
Common collocations
marine ecosystemforest ecosystemecosystem preservation
Etymology
Do inglês 'ecosystem', de 'eco-' (do grego 'oîkos', casa) e 'system'.