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ecosystem

[ee-koh-sis-tuhm, ek-oh-] / ˈi koʊˌsɪs təm, ˈɛk oʊ- /
NOUN
environment
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"The water has changed, the river has changed, and the ecosystem has changed," he told AFP.

From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 2026

These communities create a distinctive microbial ecosystem that scientists call the "plastisphere."

From Science Daily ● Oct. 16, 2026

This is the difference between an information ecosystem that rewards accuracy and one that rewards attention.

From Salon ● Oct. 15, 2026

Reports about stalled revenue growth at Anthropic have also stoked concerns about the health of the broader AI ecosystem.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 15, 2026

"Look at the silly hippies! Look at their pathetic attempts to simulate a complex global ecosystem in their backyard."

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir

“So from the vantage point of ocean ecosystems, it’s unambiguously a positive thing.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 19, 2026

Southern California’s native chaparral ecosystems are no stranger to fire.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 17, 2026

The findings suggest that anacondas maintained their impressive size for millions of years, even as climates and ecosystems changed.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 14, 2026

Nations are steeling for a disappointing report card at this month's UN biodiversity summit, with governments falling short on their commitments to protect the plants, animals and ecosystems that sustain life on Earth.

From Barron's ● Oct. 12, 2026

Keystone species have disproportionate impact on their ecosystems.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann


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