The phrase
"ecosystem engineers" refers to organisms that have a significant impact on their environment by changing or creating habitats for themselves and other species. They play a crucial role in shaping and maintaining ecosystems.
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Synonyms for individual words can be found below.
«ecosystem»
«engineers»
Sentences with «ecosystem engineers»
- When comparing the population history of the PAssenger Pigeon to changes in forests it becomes clear that not only was the Passenger Pigeon a superbly adaptable species, but it was the major ecosystem engineer of eastern N. American forests — this discovery reveals the true value of returning Passenger Pigeon flocks to eastern N.American forests, the details of are summarized here. (reviverestore.org)
- Therefore, the scientists suspect that coralline algae may not be able to keep up their important function as ecosystem engineers. (oceanacidification.de)
- Like beavers, gray whales are ecosystem engineers whose activities transform the places where they live. (discovermagazine.com)
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