ecosystem

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Ecosystem' refers to a community where living things like animals and plants interact with each other and with the non-living things around them, like the weather, rocks and soil. It's like the stage where nature’s play comes alive.

Examples in Different Contexts

Businesses can be thought of as 'ecosystems', with various departments functioning like species within a biological community, dependent on and influencing one another.

Practice Scenarios

Academics

Scenario:

With recent climate changes, we see radical effects on various habitats. These shifts are critical for our research.

Response:

Absolutely, studying these ecosystem shifts helps us get a grip on the ripple effects of climate change.

Business

Scenario:

We need better insights into how current market trends will shape up the future of the financial sector.

Response:

You're right. Understanding the business ecosystem will help us strategize more effectively.