Word of the day · Tuesday 20 October 2026
microhabitat
ˌmī-krō-ˈha-bə-ˌtat
noun the microenvironment in which an organism lives
Definition from the free dictionary API.
Meaning: (noun) the microenvironment in which an organism lives
Pronounced: ˌmī-krō-ˈha-bə-ˌtat
In a sentence: decaying wood creates a microhabitat for insects
Quick way to remember: tiny ecosystems within larger environments
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