A biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment. Used in scientific, environmental, and general contexts.
森林の生態系を守ることは重要だ。
Protecting forest ecosystems is important.
この湖には独特の生態系が形成されている。
A unique ecosystem has formed in this lake.
The ecosystem was thrown out of balance by the invasion of an alien species.
This forest is protected in order to preserve its precious ecosystem.
Deforestation risks destroying the ecosystem.
Climate change is affecting ecosystems around the world.
The ecosystem of a coral reef is extremely diverse.