Microhabitat
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Microhabitat is a noun meaning (ecology) A specific habitat, typically extremely small, such as a cave corner or a cardboard box.
Meaning
(ecology) A specific habitat, typically extremely small, such as a cave corner or a cardboard box.
Example Sentences
Near-synonyms: microsite (the location), microenvironment (the location or its milieu)
Word Forms
- microhabitats
Synonyms for microhabitat
Depending on context, synonyms include microsite, microenvironment.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include microbiotope, microhome, micro-home, microenvironment, microrefuge, microcosm.
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