ECOSYSTEM

Is a higher level of organization that includes both biological and physical components affecting the community of living organisms.

ECOLOGY It is the study of the relationship of

plants and animals with their physical environment.

It is the world of life, any part of the planet Earth where life exist.

BIOSPHERE

Components of EcosystemBIOTIC COMPONENTS

components that are living in an ecosystem.1. Producers2. Consumers3. Decomposers

ABIOTIC COMPONENTS

components that are nonliving in an ecosystem.

Types of Ecosystem AQUATIC ECOSYSTEM – It consists of

plants and animals interacting with water or aquatic environment.

TERRESTRIAL ECOSYSTEM – It consists of land organisms like plants and animals living and interacting with the land environment.

Types of Ecosystem

COMMUNITY SUCCESSION – is the naturally process by which a community of organisms in an ecosystem gradually replaces another.

Changes in the Ecosystem

PRIMARY SUCCESSION – primary succession on a bare rock takes place for a long period of time. The build up of soil on a bare rock occurs when it is weathered by wind or air.

Changes in the Ecosystem

SECONDARY SUCCESSION – secondary succession occurs when condition of the environment has been disturbed. Forest fires, human activities, like farming and deforestation, and geological activities change the condition of the environment.

Changes in the Ecosystem

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List down the biotic and abiotic components of the ecosystem in the picture.