Meaning & use
ecosystem
The living things in an area together with their nonliving surroundings and the ways they interact.
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The pond ecosystem includes insects, plants, water, and sediment.
A change in rainfall can affect the whole forest ecosystem.
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An ecosystem includes nonliving parts, such as water and temperature, as well as organisms.
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