Here's why:

* Ecosystem: A large community of living organisms (plants, animals, fungi, bacteria) in a particular area and their physical environment (soil, water, air).

* Habitat: The natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organism.

An ecosystem can encompass many different habitats. For example, a forest ecosystem can include habitats like:

* Canopy: The highest level of the forest, home to birds, squirrels, and insects.

* Understory: The layer below the canopy, with shrubs and smaller trees, housing deer, rabbits, and snakes.

* Forest floor: The ground level, providing habitat for worms, fungi, and decomposers.

Think of it this way: an ecosystem is like a big neighborhood, and each house in the neighborhood represents a different habitat.