Ecoregion
/ˈiːkəʊˌriːdʒən/
noun
1.
an area defined by its environmental conditions, esp climate, landforms, and soil characteristics
noun
an area defined by environmental conditions and natural features; a region defined by its ecology
Examples
Ecoregions contain many landscapes with different spatial patterns of ecosystems.
Word Origin
1962; blend of ecology + region
Usage Note
ecoregional, adj
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