ecoregion
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6.2
- noun
- /ˌiːkoʊˈriːdʒən/
- Specialized
- In order to protect wildlife, scientists study each ecoregion to understand its unique climate, plants, and animals.
- ecoregion map
- marine ecoregions
- ecoregion delineation
Examples
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Conservation efforts must focus on the most threatened ecoregions to preserve biodiversity across the planet.
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The Bolivian Yungas ecoregion includes habitat ranging from low-altitude moist forest to high-altitude cloud forest.
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The colors of the bars correspond with the ecoregion condition in Figure 1.
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Although there is catch remaining in these six ecoregions, it is much lower than in the past.
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However, there is not enough information for firm estimates of condition in these ecoregions.
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The erosion of regional agricultural viability within the ecoregion helped bring about land change.
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We then identified published regional classification systems to be used as a baseline for ecoregion boundaries.
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Data and consultations from regional experts were also important for final ecoregion delineations.
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Maps of freshwater and marine ecoregions are similarly needed for conservation planning.
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The Bolivian Yungas ecoregion includes diverse habitats, ranging from low-altitude moist forests to high-altitude cloud forests.
Synonyms
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2.0
A large area of land with similar features like climate or plants
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6.9
A large natural area where similar plants and animals live under a certain climate
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8.1
An area of land and water that has its own types of plants and animals
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Etymology
The word ecoregion combines eco-, from a Greek word meaning 'home', and region, meaning 'area'. So an ecoregion is like a natural 'home' or 'area' where the climate, plants, and animals live together, and you can see the same eco- in ecology and ecosystem.