ecosystem balance
[/ˈiːkoʊsɪstəm ˈbæləns/]
nounpl: ecosystem balances
equilíbrio ecológico
1. The state of dynamic equilibrium in an ecosystem where different species and organisms coexist in stable proportions, maintaining the health and sustainability of the environment
The ecosystem balance in the Amazon rainforest is crucial for global climate regulation.
O equilíbrio ecológico da floresta amazônica é crucial para a regulação do clima global.
2. The harmonious relationship between predators and prey, plants and herbivores, and other interdependent organisms within a natural system
Introducing an invasive species disrupted the ecosystem balance of the lake.
A introdução de uma espécie invasora perturbou o equilíbrio ecológico do lago.
3. The equilibrium maintained through nutrient cycling, energy flow, and population regulation in a natural environment
Climate change threatens the ecosystem balance by altering temperature and precipitation patterns.
As mudanças climáticas ameaçam o equilíbrio ecológico ao alterar padrões de temperatura e precipitação.
In Brazil, 'equilíbrio ecológico' is a fundamental concept in environmental policy, conservation efforts, and climate discussions. The term gained prominence with the Rio Earth Summit (1992) and remains central to debates about deforestation, particularly regarding the Amazon. In the USA, 'ecosystem balance' is widely used in environmental science education and conservation advocacy. Both cultures recognize this concept as essential to sustainability discussions and environmental protection legislation.
Related Idioms & Phrases
maintain ecosystem balance
restore ecosystem balance
tip the ecological balance
upset the natural order
keep nature in check
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