ecosystem

Meanings

• noun

  A community of interacting organisms and their physical environment.

  - "The Amazon rainforest is the largest ecosystem on Earth."
  - "Coral reefs are important marine ecosystems."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with ecosystem
ecstasy , apothecary , anarchy

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Variants

List of all variants of ecosystem that leads to same result
ecosystem , ecosystemic , ecosystems

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'oikos' meaning 'house' and '-systema' meaning 'system'.

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Trivia

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1. The first recorded use of the term 'ecosystem' was in 1935 by the British ecologist Sir Arthur Tansley.

2. The largest ecosystem on Earth is the Amazon rainforest, covering approximately 6.7 million square miles.

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Related Concepts

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1. food web: A representation of the complex relationships between different species in an ecosystem, showing how they are interconnected through food relationships.

2. ecosystem services: The benefits that humans obtain from ecosystems, such as clean air, water, and food.

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Culture

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Ecosystems have been a significant focus in environmental studies and conservation efforts. They are essential for maintaining biodiversity and providing essential resources for various organisms.

How to Memorize "ecosystem"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a forest with various organisms interacting with each other and their environment.
   - Visualize a complex web of relationships between different species in an ecosystem.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'ecosystem' with the idea of a complex community of organisms and their environment.
   - Think of an ecosystem as a large 'house' for various organisms and their physical surroundings.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym 'HOMES': H for Habitats, O for Organisms, M for More than one species, E for Ecosystem, S for Services.

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