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Ecosystems
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What is an ecosystem? An ecosystem is a functional unit or habitat that contains living organisms such as plants, animals, and micro-organisms. Ecosystems also contain non-living physical and chemical factors like rocks, soil, and climate.
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Definition continued:
In an ecosystem living and non-living elements rely on each other in order to create a functioning system.
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Ecosystems Classifications:
Natural Ecosystems: Ecosystems that are created by nature. Examples of natural ecosystems include lakes formed by nature, forests, and coral reefs Artificial Ecosystems: Ecosystems that are man-made. Artificial reefs, fish aquariums, and terrariums are examples of artificial ecosystems.
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Types of Ecosystems: Desert Coniferous Forest Deciduous Forest
Tropical Rainforest Grasslands Tundra Marine Taiga Greater Yellowstone Pond Swamp Urban Coral Reef Prairie
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Elements of Ecosystems:
Living organisms (Animals, plants, micro-organisms) Landscape Climate conditions Food chains Locations (In what part of the world are they found, include a country?)
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