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ecosystem

[ee-koh-sis-tuhm, ek-oh-] / ˈi koʊˌsɪs təm, ˈɛk oʊ- /
NOUN
environment
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This process takes place in natural ecosystems as well as on farmland.

From Science Daily

The researchers emphasize that restoring coral reef fisheries is not only about protecting ecosystems.

From Science Daily

"Rather than viewing biodiversity as something to be eliminated, contemporary approaches recognize the vital role of diverse ecosystems in creating salutogenic, or health-promoting, environments."

From Science Daily

They are closely examining whether the small fragments left behind after plastic breakdown pose any risk to living organisms or ecosystems, ensuring safety across the entire life cycle of the material.

From Science Daily

“A market dominated by a single player—that’s not a healthy ecosystem, is it?”

From The Wall Street Journal