n. A system formed by an ecological community and its environment that functions as a unit.
n. The interconnectedness of organisms (plants, animals, microbes) with each other and their environment.
n. A set of interconnected products and services.
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n. a system formed by the interaction of a community of organisms with their physical environment
Word Usage
"In fact, the term ecosystem refers to a self-organizing and self-regulating interaction of independent organisms; it is not a checklist of the local flora and fauna."