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Stability
The ability of an ecosystem to resist change and return to its original state over time.
Pig
An organism commonly found in ecosystems, known for its omnivorous diet and ability to adapt to various environmental conditions.
Feedback
A mechanism in which changes in one part of a system lead to changes in another part of the system, maintaining balance and stability.
Climate Change
The long-term alteration of temperature and typical weather patterns in a specific location, often caused by human activities and resulting in significant environmental impacts.
Angle
A fresh perspective or approach within a system, often leading to new insights and innovative solutions.
Pioneer Community
The initial stage of succession in an ecosystem, consisting of organisms specially adapted to withstand harsh and extreme conditions, such as barren landscapes or recently formed volcanic islands.
Climax Community
The final stage of succession in an ecosystem, characterized by a stable and diverse community of organisms that have reached a state of equilibrium with their environment.
Secondary Succession
The process of ecological succession that occurs in an area previously inhabited but has been disturbed or destroyed, leading to the gradual reestablishment of a new community of organisms.
Wildfires
Fires that occur naturally or are intentionally set, playing a crucial role in ecosystem dynamics by promoting new growth, recycling nutrients, and maintaining biodiversity.
Deforestation
The widespread clearing of forests for human activities, such as agriculture, logging, or urbanization, resulting in habitat loss, soil erosion, and negative impacts on climate and biodiversity.
Plagioclimax
A human-managed stable community that disrupts or prevents the natural succession process from reaching its climax, often resulting from human intervention or land management practices.
Nitrogen Fixation
The biological process carried out by certain bacteria to convert atmospheric nitrogen gas (N2) into a usable form, such as ammonia (NH3), which is essential for the growth of plants and other organisms.
Denitrification
The process by which certain bacteria convert nitrites to nitrogen gas (N2) in oxygen-limited (anaerobic) conditions, returning nitrogen to the atmosphere and completing the nitrogen cycle.
Autotrophs
Organisms capable of producing their own food through photosynthesis or chemosynthesis, serving as the primary producers in ecosystems and providing energy for other organisms.
Heterotrophs
Organisms that obtain their energy by consuming other organisms, either as herbivores, carnivores, or omnivores, forming the secondary and tertiary levels of the food chain.
Saprotrophs
Organisms that obtain their energy by decomposing dead organic matter, playing a vital role in nutrient recycling and decomposition processes within ecosystems.
Carbon Cycle
The continuous movement of carbon through the atmosphere, biosphere, lithosphere, and hydrosphere, involving processes such as photosynthesis, respiration, decomposition, and combustion.
Respiration
The metabolic process by which organisms release energy from carbohydrates, producing carbon dioxide (CO2) and water (H2O) as byproducts, essential for sustaining life and fueling cellular activities.
Fossilization
The process of preserving dead organic matter, such as plants or animals, as fossils, providing valuable insights into past life forms and geological history.
Fuels
Organic materials, such as coal, oil, and gas, formed from the remains of ancient organisms over millions of years, serving as a major source of energy for human activities but contributing to environmental pollution and climate change.
Methane
A potent greenhouse gas released during various natural and human activities, including the extraction and production of fossil fuels, livestock farming, and decomposition processes, contributing to global warming and climate change.
Combustion
The chemical process of burning a fuel, releasing energy in the form of heat and light, while producing carbon dioxide (CO2) and other gases that contribute to air pollution and climate change.