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microenvironment

The definition of a microenvironment is a small area where organisms live or the area immediately surrounding organisms.

(noun)

An example of a microenvironment is a small ant colony in the sand.

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See microenvironment in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

the environmental conditions of a relatively small, localized area, esp. of a microhabitat

See microenvironment in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
The environment of a very small, specific area.

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