ecosystems

Example Sentences

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Up to 50 percent of the world's coral has been lost in recent decades, diminishing ecosystems that provide nurseries for fish that feed the world, and protect coastlines from storm surges.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

Makepeace-Warne said that while someone might not think of vast and luscious rainforests in the Isle of Man, such ecosystems once covered almost all of the Celtic island.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

Overall, the findings highlight the growing impact of climate warming on flowing freshwater ecosystems, also known as lotic ecosystems.

From Science Daily • May 17, 2026

Studies have found that high-voltage transmission lines can affect wildlife and ecosystems.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

In the case of where herons live, most readers know that the northern United States is contiguous to Canada and that the two have similar ecosystems, so they don’t need a similarly.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker