Das Ökosystem
Example: Das Ökosystem im Wald ist durch den Klimawandel bedroht.
Definition
"Das Ökosystem" refers to a community of living organisms interacting with their physical environment, forming a complex and balanced system. It includes plants, animals, microorganisms, and their surroundings, all functioning together to sustain life and ecological processes.
Etymology
The word "das Ökosystem" comes from the Greek 'oikos' meaning 'house' or 'environment' and 'systema' meaning 'system.' It was coined in the 20th century to describe the interconnected nature of living organisms and their habitats, emphasizing the idea of a natural 'household' or environment.
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"Das Ökosystem" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Environment - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used words.
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