natural habitat; wildlife growth area
Refers to the place where a plant or animal naturally grows or lives, often used in ecological or conservation contexts.
この植物の自生地は限られている。
The natural habitat of this plant is limited.
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Destruction of natural habitats leads to species extinction.
Compound of 自生 (じせい, 'growing naturally') + 地 (ち, 'land, place').