CHAPTER 14
Ecosystem
CHAPTER AT A GLANCE
An ecosystem represents a functional component of the natural world, characterized by the interaction between living organisms and their surrounding physical environment. These systems can range widely in size, from small ponds to vast forests or oceans. Some ecologists conceptualize the entire biosphere as a comprehensive global ecosystem, encompassing all the local ecosystems across the Earth.
Ecosystem: Structure and Function
- The interplay between living and non-living elements shapes a unique physical makeup in various ecosystems. Each ecosystem’s identity is defined by the distinct assembly of plant and animal species within it. The vertical arrangement of species across different layers is termed ...
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