habitat (A2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈhæbɪtæt/
Definition
The natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organism.
Examples
The desert is a harsh habitat, but some species have adapted to survive there.
Protecting the coral reef habitat is crucial for marine biodiversity.
Scientists are studying how deforestation affects the elephant's natural habitat.
How to Use habitat
- habitat of (prepositional phrase)
- Specifies the organism associated with a particular environment. — "The arctic fox is well-adapted to its cold habitat of the tundra."
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