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ec·o·sys·tem
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biosphere
The biosphere is the part of the earth's surface and atmosphere where there are living things. -
closed ecosystem
a self-replenishing ecosystem in which life can be maintained without external factors or outside aid. -
abiotic factor
a nonliving condition or thing, as climate or habitat, that influences or affects an ecosystem and the organisms in it: Abiotic factors can determine which species of organisms will survive in a given environment. -
deep ecology
a radical environmental movement and philosophy that regards humans as equal to other organisms within the global ecosystem. -
ecosphere
Also called physiological atmosphere. the part of the atmosphere in which it is possible to breathe normally without aid: the portion of the troposphere from sea level to an altitude of about 13,000 feet (4000 meters). -
habitat
the natural environment of an organism; place that is natural for the life and growth of an organism: a tropical habitat.