ecosystem

noun

1. A system formed by an ecological community and its environment that functions as a unit.

2. The interconnectedness of organisms (plants, animals, microbes) with each other and their environment.

3. A network of interconnected people, organisations, products or services that resembles a natural ecosystem due to the complex interdependencies.

   “The company’s ecosystem mainly comprises its supply chain, customers, end consumers and competitors.”

4. A system formed by the interaction of a community of organisms with their physical environment