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/ɛkəˈlɒdʒɪkəl rəbʌstnəs/ · e.col.o.gi.cal.rob.us.tness
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- The capacity of an ecosystem to maintain its structure and function in the face of environmental stressors, such as climate change or pollution. The researchers studied the ecological robustness of coral reefs in the face of rising ocean temperatures.
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- A measure of the resilience of an ecosystem to external pressures, such as human activities or natural disasters. The team assessed the ecological robustness of the forest ecosystem after the wildfire.
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- The ability of an ecosystem to adapt and evolve in response to changing environmental conditions. The scientists investigated the ecological robustness of the microbial community in the soil.
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Did you know? The concept of ecological robustness has been applied in various fields, including conservation biology, ecological engineering, and environmental science, to develop strategies for maintaining healthy and resilient ecosystems.