land-based ecosystems
/ˈlænd ˈbeɪst ˈiːkəʊˌsɪstəmz/ · land·based ec·o·sys·tems
noun
- Ecosystems that exist on terrestrial (land) environments, encompassing the interacting communities of plants, animals, microbes, and their physical surroundings. Conservationists are prioritising the protection of land‑based ecosystems such as forests and grasslands to curb biodiversity loss.
Synonyms
terrestrial ecosystemsland ecosystemsdryland ecosystemsinland ecosystemscontinental ecosystemssoil ecosystemsground‑level ecosystemsupland ecosystems
Antonyms
Did you know? The phrase "land‑based ecosystems" became a headline term in the 2015 UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report, highlighting their role in carbon sequestration and climate mitigation.