Collocations withecosystem
These are words often used in combination withecosystem.
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agricultural ecosystem
What if these are caused by a poorly managed agricultural ecosystem?
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aquatic ecosystem
Where eutrophication has already damaged the aquatic ecosystem, there should also be an accompanying commitment to the restoration of those important natural waters.
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coastal ecosystem
An artisanal fishery's resource is best represented by the entire coastal ecosystem.
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diverse ecosystem
A long fallow of perhaps 15 to 25 years, depending on environmental and demographic conditions, allowed for the recovery of the soils and for the maintenance of a diverse ecosystem.
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ecosystem engineer
Frequently considered an ecosystem engineer, kelp provides a physical substrate and habitat for kelp forest communities.
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ecosystem function
Feeding preferences of amphibians may dictate consequences on ecosystem function in terrestrial ecosystems.
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ecosystem service
We do not be claim that this exercise has established the precise value of a complex ecosystem service.
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entire ecosystem
Rarely can an entire ecosystem, say a pond or estuary, reasonably be considered as a homogeneous environment.
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estuarine ecosystem
Consequently, boundaries have been drawn to protect the form and function of the entire estuarine ecosystem necessary for its long-term maintenance.
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forest ecosystem
The statistical results found here support this approach for conserving the tropical natural forest ecosystem.
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fragile ecosystem
Antarctica is a dry place and a fragile ecosystem which is easily destroyed.
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freshwater ecosystem
The use of reference sites is common when assessing what a healthy freshwater ecosystem should look like.
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grassland ecosystem
It is difficult to set sustainable levels of forage/ grassland utilization, as we know little of the levels that will support grassland ecosystem functions over the medium to long term.
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healthy ecosystem
Just as biodiversity is seen as essential for a healthy ecosystem, "the preservation, promotion and development of linguistic and cultural diversity are vital for world peace" (p. 203).
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local ecosystem
Most released species that do nt immediately die out tend to find a small niche in the local ecosystem.
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marine ecosystem
A series of beings in the food chain of the marine ecosystem are, without any doubt, affected already as a result of the oil spillages.
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natural ecosystem
Ecological literature has often focused on a single natural ecosystem, seldom considering the role of artificial selection.
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ocean ecosystem
The video is a documentary about the ocean ecosystem, and has a strong environmental message.
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prairie ecosystem
Small-scale agriculture had only a minor impact on the region, and the prairie remained primarily a plain/prairie ecosystem.
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productive ecosystem
Especially in spring these slush layers become a highly productive ecosystem due to the accumulation of nutrients from the lake catchment area.
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river ecosystem
Quite clearly, one of the major thrusts of the debate over the past hours has been the importance of the river ecosystem that has developed over many centuries.
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surrounding ecosystem
The causeway caused many problems for the river and its surrounding ecosystem.
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terrestrial ecosystem
My focus would be on the island's terrestrial ecosystem.
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tropical ecosystem
Were they unaware of the ecological consequences of introducing exotic rabbits into a tropical ecosystem?
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unique ecosystem
Aldabra has a unique ecosystem and is of the greatest interest to the world scientific community.
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wetland ecosystem
Environmental conservation and land use management of wetland ecosystem.
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whole ecosystem
This important characteristic of the litter ant community compared to the ants of the whole ecosystem should be recognized.
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