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ecosystem

[ee-koh-sis-tuhm, ek-oh-] / ˈi koʊˌsɪs təm, ˈɛk oʊ- /
NOUN
environment
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We are an arrogant species, frustrated by our humble place in this ecosystem.

From Salon ● Nov. 1, 2026

"More broadly, the incident exposes the fragility of parts of the crypto ecosystem," she said.

From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026

As the state has relied heavily on its water, the ecosystem has suffered, and fish populations have declined.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 30, 2026

For many aspiring pros, a running store operates as an ecosystem.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026

However, humans appeared on the stage at just this critical juncture and pushed the brittle ecosystem into the abyss.

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari

While uncontrolled outbreaks can devastate coral reefs, smaller populations may help maintain the diversity that makes these ecosystems so valuable.

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

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

The overexploitation of parrotfish and other groupers threatens 63 percent of coral reef ecosystems.

From Barron's ● Oct. 22, 2026

Understanding the interconnectedness between humans and natural ecosystems is a key element in the quest for panda sustainability.

From "Camp Panda" by Catherine Thimmesh


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