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ecosystem

[ee-koh-sis-tuhm, ek-oh-] / ˈi koʊˌsɪs təm, ˈɛk oʊ- /
NOUN
environment
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"The Papua LNG footprint will pass through densely forested landscapes, fragile ecosystem, floodplains and mangrove-covered coastlines," the centre wrote in a letter seen by AFP.

From Barron's ● Nov. 2, 2026

We are an arrogant species, frustrated by our humble place in this ecosystem.

From Salon ● Nov. 1, 2026

"More broadly, the incident exposes the fragility of parts of the crypto ecosystem," she said.

From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026

At some point hyperscalers may have to pull back, which could hurt the entire AI ecosystem.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026

The whole animal, or ecosystem, stuck for the time being halfway along in evolution, appears to be a model for the development of cells like our own.

From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas

“Thus, ecosystems dominated by nonnative plants are characterized by reduced insect diversity, abundance, and biomass,” Tallamy and two co-authors wrote in a 2018 study.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2026

Another major oil slick washed up on the shores of Iran's Qeshm Island in August, which experts said threatened wildlife, protected ecosystems and fishing communities.

From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2026

"We know what is needed: ambitious emissions reductions, stronger protection and restoration efforts, and sustained investment in resilient coastal ecosystems and the communities that depend on them," he said in a statement.

From Barron's ● Oct. 22, 2026

A newly identified freshwater cave snail in China is offering scientists a rare glimpse into the little-known aquatic ecosystems hidden beneath East Asia.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 21, 2026

The answer lies hidden in the labyrinth of tropical ecosystems.

From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston


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