habitat

• Natürliche Umgebung oder Lebensraum, in dem eine bestimmte Tier- oder Pflanzenart vorkommt und sich fortpflanzt.

A noun referring to the natural environment or home where a particular species of plant or animal lives and thrives.

1. Natural environmentB1formalscientific

   The natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organism.

   Natürlicher Lebensraum

   • The rainforest is the natural habitat of many exotic species.
   • Polar bears depend on sea ice as their primary habitat.
   • Deforestation is destroying the habitat of countless animals.

   Synonymedomainenvironmenthabitationhometerritory

2. Living conditionsB2formalscientific

   The type of place where a particular organism lives, including its physical and biological characteristics.

   Lebensraum

   • Coral reefs provide a rich habitat for marine life.
   • The desert habitat is harsh but supports unique species.
   • Scientists study the habitat requirements of endangered birds.

   Synonymeabodedomainenvironmenthabitationhometerritory