Ecosystem
Context
A biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment
Explanation
An ecosystem consists of all the living organisms in a specific area, interacting with each other and their non-living environments (weather, earth, sun, soil, climate, atmosphere).
Applications
Coral reefs are diverse marine ecosystems.
The destruction of habitats threatens the balance of ecosystems.
Studying an ecosystem involves understanding the interdependence of organisms and their environment.