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microhabitat

mi·cro·hab·i·tat
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [mahy-kroh-hab-i-tat]
    • /ˌmaɪ kroʊˈhæb ɪˌtæt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [mahy-kroh-hab-i-tat]
    • /ˌmaɪ kroʊˈhæb ɪˌtæt/

Definitions of microhabitat word

  • noun microhabitat an extremely localized, small-scale environment, as a tree stump or a dead animal. 1
  • noun microhabitat A habitat that is of small or limited extent and which differs in character from some surrounding more extensive habitat. 1
  • noun microhabitat the smallest part of the environment that supports a distinct flora and fauna, such as a fallen log in a forest 0
  • noun microhabitat a small, localized habitat within a larger ecosystem, as a decomposing log in a forest, having conditions that sustain a limited range of animals and plants 0
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Origin of microhabitat

First appearance:

before 1930
One of the 10% newest English words
First recorded in 1930-35; micro- + habitat

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Parts of speech for Microhabitat

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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microhabitat popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 57% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

microhabitat usage trend in Literature

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Top questions with microhabitat

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