The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word ECOSYSTEMS
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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What does ECOSYSTEMS mean?
ECOSYSTEMS noun- A system formed by an ecological community and its environment that functions as a unit.
- The interconnectedness of organisms (plants, animals, microbes) with each other and their environment.
- A set of interconnected products and services.