O ecossistema
Example: O ecossistema da floresta amazônica é muito diversificado.
Definition
"O ecossistema" refers to a community of living organisms interacting with each other and their physical environment in a specific area, forming a complex and balanced system essential for sustaining life. For example, the Amazon rainforest ecosystem is highly diverse and interconnected.
Etymology
The word "o ecossistema" comes from the Greek roots 'eco,' meaning 'house' or 'environment,' and 'systema,' meaning 'system.' It was coined in the 20th century to describe the interconnectedness of organisms and their habitats, emphasizing the concept of a natural system functioning as a whole.
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