The climate characteristics of a particular ecosystem or specific local environment, distinct from regional or global climate patterns.
From 'eco-' (Greek 'oikos', house/environment) combined with 'climate' (from Greek 'klima', slope/region). The term describes climate as experienced within an ecological context.
Your backyard has its own ecoclimate—the shaded north side of your house creates a cooler, damper microclimate that's totally different from the sunny south-facing side, even though they're just feet apart!
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