habitat

/ˈhæb.ɪ.tæt/
noun 4

Collocations

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(noun.)

ADJ

native, natural

The zoo's new enclosure closely mimics the native habitat where these endangered birds originally lived.

important

endangered, fragile, threatened

Many animals are losing their homes because their natural habitats are becoming increasingly fragile.

coastal, forest, wetland, wildlife, woodland

VERB + HABITAT

provide

The wetland provides habitat for many migratory birds that return each spring.

conserve, protect

The government decided to conserve the rainforest habitat for endangered species.

damage, destroy, disrupt

Pollution is damaging the coral reef habitat where many fish species live.

HABITAT + VERB

support sth

The tropical rainforest habitat supports thousands of species that live nowhere else on Earth.

HABITAT + NOUN

destruction, loss

Forest animals are struggling because of rapid habitat loss in tropical regions.

PREP

in a/the ~

Many species of birds live in their natural habitat near the coast.

~ for

The coral reef serves as a critical habitat for thousands of marine creatures.

PHRASES

loss of habitat

Many animal species around the world are facing extinction because of habitat loss.

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