ecosystem
/ˈikoʊˌsɪstəm/
noun
- A biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment.
- A pond is a small ecosystem where fish, plants, and insects all depend on each other.
- Deforestation can destroy an entire ecosystem, leaving animals without a home.
- The coral reef is a diverse ecosystem that supports thousands of marine species.
- A complex network or system of interconnected elements, such as businesses, technologies, or people, that function together.
- A healthy business ecosystem requires collaboration between competitors and partners.
- An app's ecosystem consists of the software, developers, and users that support it.
- The startup ecosystem in the city includes investors, mentors, and new companies.
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