Assemblage
- Pronunciation
- /as-sem-BLAYJ/
- Category
- Ecology
- Singular
- Assemblage
- Plural
- Assemblages
Definition
A gathering or collection of diverse species, often including insects and other arthropods, that are found together in a specific habitat.
Etymology
From French 'assembler', meaning 'to assemble'.
Example
The assemblage of insects found in a particular forest can vary greatly depending on factors such as climate and vegetation.