Tag: ecosphere

  • Major Ecosystems of the World

    Major Ecosystems of the World

    Overview Types of Ecosystem Artificial categorization of ecosystem can be done as following of the giant ecosystem – the Ecosphere. A) Natural Ecosystems: Self- operated under natural conditions. Natural ecosystems can be further classified as… Terrestrial- for example: Forest, Grassland, Desert, Natural Geysers etc. Aquatic- Further classified as freshwater & marine… Freshwater- Lotic (Running water):…

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  • Ecosystem (Introduction)

    Ecosystem (Introduction)

    Introduction Ecosystem = Ecological System (Eco = Environment; System = Interacting & interdependent complex) ‘Ecosystem’ term was first used by A.G. Tansley (1935), describing a natural unit consisting of both living & non- living parts, which interact, forming a stable system. Fundamental concepts of ecosystem include… Energy flow through food chains or food webs. Nutrient…

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