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ecotone.

A transition area between two adjacent ecological communities (ecosystems).

7 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈiːkətəʊn/
  1. A transition area between two adjacent ecological communities (ecosystems).

Where this word comes from

Combination of eco- (“ecology”) + -tone, from the Greek τόνος (tónos, “tension”).

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