D4.2 Stability and Change

ecosystems

biological communities of interacting organisms and their physical environment.

ecosystem stability

an ecosystem’s ability to maintain its structure and function over time despite changes or disturbances, thanks to their internal mechanisms.

factors of ecosysem stability

complex interactions between a variety of species, resilience and the ability to recover from disturbances.

tipping point

a critical threshold that, when crossed, leads to large and often irreversible changes in the climate system.

resistance

The ability of an ecosystem to withstand or resist changes caused by disturbances without undergoing significant shifts in structure or function

resilience

The ability of an ecosystem to resist or recover from disturbances and maintain its structure and functions.