Meaning & use
habitat
The place and conditions in which an organism normally lives.
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The hedgerow provides habitat for nesting birds.
Removing fallen logs can change a woodland insect's habitat.
A note on using this word
Habitat describes where an organism lives; ecosystem includes the organisms, nonliving surroundings, and interactions in an area.
Words with a similar meaning
natural home
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