ecosystem; ecological system
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ecosystem; a biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment
A fundamental concept in ecology, comprising both biotic (living) components such as plants, animals, and microorganisms, and abiotic (non-living) components such as air, water, and soil. The term emphasizes the interconnectedness and interdependence of all components.
Bǎo保
hù护
sēn森
lín林
shēng生
tài态
xì系
tǒng统
duì对
yú于
wéi维
chí持
dì地
qiú球
de的
shēng生
wù物
duō多
yàng样
xìng性
zhì至
guān关
zhòng重
yào要
。
Protecting forest ecosystems is crucial for maintaining the Earth's biodiversity.
Shī湿
dì地
shēng生
tài态
xì系
tǒng统
jù具
yǒu有
jìng净
huà化
shuǐ水
zhì质
hé和
tiáo调
jié节
qì气
hòu候
de的
zhòng重
yào要
gōng功
néng能
。
Wetland ecosystems have important functions in purifying water quality and regulating climate.
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Yóu由
yú于
wū污
rǎn染
yán严
zhòng重
，
zhè这
ge个
hú湖
pō泊
de的
shēng生
tài态
xì系
tǒng统
yǐ已
jīng经
zāo遭
dào到
yán严
zhòng重
pò破
huài坏
。
Due to severe pollution, the ecosystem of this lake has been seriously damaged.
Kē科
xué学
jiā家
men们
zhèng正
zài在
yán研
jiū究
qì气
hòu候
biàn变
huà化
rú如
hé何
yǐng影
xiǎng响
jí极
dì地
shēng生
tài态
xì系
tǒng统
。
Scientists are studying how climate change affects polar ecosystems.