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ecosystem

[ee-koh-sis-tuhm, ek-oh-] / ˈi koʊˌsɪs təm, ˈɛk oʊ- /
NOUN
environment
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"A mesophotic coral ecosystem lives deeper than the usual shallow coral reefs, in zones where light is much more limited," explained Zinzindohoué.

From Science Daily Sep. 15, 2026

From DJs influencing the L.A. scene to artists subverting notions that this city lacks creative innovation, Kiko’s internal ecosystem has been one deeply representative of the brand as a whole.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 11, 2026

Its state-capitalism model, massive manufacturing ecosystem, long-term investment outlook, and ability to work around Western restrictions had become too effective.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 11, 2026

The program began in 2015 and Ledbetter explained it exists both to serve science and educate the public -- but also to rebuild the ecosystem "one coral at a time."

From Barron's Sep. 10, 2026

I put some stuff about nuisance animals on the website, mostly links to animal welfare organizations’ pages about how these predators are an essential part of the ecosystem and better ways to manage wildlife-human encounters.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz

Coral reefs support vibrant marine ecosystems, but also act as breakwaters, protecting coastlines from storm-driven erosion and flooding.

From Barron's Sep. 10, 2026

But what makes Borneo's fires particularly worrying is the fact that they are burning through one of the world's largest tropical peatland ecosystems.

From BBC Sep. 6, 2026

There’s an inventiveness here that comes from the sprawl of the city — artists like myself who are constantly improvising, building their own ecosystems because nothing is handed to them.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 3, 2026

Praearcturus gigas lived during the Early Devonian, when terrestrial ecosystems were still in their infancy.

From Science Daily Sep. 2, 2026

Switching from field to field to field, swidden farmers live in the forest without destroying the ecosystems they depend on: a supple, balanced harmony.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann




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