micro habitat

mi·cro·hab·i·tat

[mahy-kroh-hab-i-tat]
noun
an extremely localized, small-scale environment, as a tree stump or a dead animal.

Origin:
1930–35; micro- + habitat

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microhabitat (ˌmaɪkrəʊˈhæbɪtæt) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
ecology the smallest part of the environment that supports a distinct flora and fauna, such as a fallen log in a forest

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