El ecosistema
Example: El ecosistema del bosque tropical es muy diverso y frágil.
Definition
"El ecosistema" refers to a community of living organisms interacting with each other and their physical environment, forming a complex and balanced system. It includes plants, animals, microorganisms, and their surroundings, such as air, water, and soil, which work together to sustain life.
Etymology
The term "el ecosistema" originates from Greek roots: "oikos" meaning house or environment, and "systema" meaning system. It was coined to describe the interconnected system of organisms and their habitat. Did you know? The word emphasizes the idea of a 'home system' where all parts are interdependent.
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"El ecosistema" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Environment - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used words.
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