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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Microhabitat is always a great word to know.
So is doohickey. Does it mean:
a gadget; dingus; thingumbob.
a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal.
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microhabitat   (mī'krō-hāb'ĭ-tāt')  Pronunciation Key 
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Example sentences
Microhabitat variables described the vegetative structure, tended to vary within a stand, and required measurements in the field.
Typical adult microhabitat consists of deep, nearshore pools adjacent to swifter riffles and runs.
Microhabitat measurements and occupancy data were recorded for each tag.
Habitat suitability criteria for fish were developed from detailed fish-community sampling and microhabitat observations.
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