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3. The ''area'' where a species ''could potentially establish'' itself, as used by ecologists. | 3. The ''area'' where a species ''could potentially establish'' itself, as used by ecologists. | ||
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[[Biotopes and classification systems]]<br> | [[Biotopes and classification systems]]<br> | ||
[[Functional diversity in marine ecosystems]] | [[Functional diversity in marine ecosystems]] | ||
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Revision as of 10:57, 9 December 2018
Definition of Habitat:
(1) The environment within which an organism is normally found. A habitat is characterized by the physical characteristics of the environment and/or the dominant vegetation or other stable biotic characteristics.[1].
This is the common definition for Habitat, other definitions can be discussed in the article
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1. The place where an organism is found – i.e. a wave-cut platform, as for example in the EU species and habitats Directive;
2. The area where a species is found, as used by biogeographers; or
3. The area where a species could potentially establish itself, as used by ecologists.
Different types of habitats are listed in the article Marine habitats and ecosystems.
See also
Biotopes and classification systems
Functional diversity in marine ecosystems
