ecological service

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Definition of ecological service in English English dictionary

Ecological functions of healthy ecosystems which serve all living organisms through purification of air and water, maintenance of biodiversity, decomposition of wastes, soil and vegetation generation and renewal, pollination of crops and natural vegetation, groundwater recharge through wetlands, seed dispersal, greenhouse gas mitigation, and aesthetically pleasing landscapes

Related Terms

ecological services

plural form of ecological service

Hyphenation

e·co·lo·gi·cal ser·vice

Turkish pronunciation

ikıläcîkıl sırvıs

Pronunciation

/ēkəˈläʤəkəl ˈsərvəs/ /iːkəˈlɑːʤɪkəl ˈsɜrvəs/