L'ecosistema
Example: L'ecosistema del bosc és molt ric en biodiversitat.
Definition
"L'ecosistema" refers to a biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment. It includes all living things, such as plants, animals, and microorganisms, as well as non-living components like air, water, and soil, working together as a system.
Etymology
The word "l'ecosistema" comes from the Greek words 'oikos' meaning 'house' or 'environment' and 'systema' meaning 'system.' It was coined in the 20th century to describe the complex interactions within natural environments. Did you know? The concept emphasizes the interconnectedness of life and surroundings.
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"L'ecosistema" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - Environment - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used words.
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