Day: August 18, 2019

On the basis of trophic structure, ecosystem is two layered: “trophe = nourishment” Autotrophic Stratum (Green Belt): Upper, self-nourishing layer of chlorophyll-containing plants. Fix the light energy, convert inorganic substances into complex organic compounds which predominate in the stratum. The most intensive autotrophic metabolism occurs in this layer where light energy is available. Heterotrophic Stratum…

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