SCI - TYPES OF ECOSYSTEM

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ECOSYSTEM

community of lifeforms in concurrence with non-living components, interacting with each other

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ECOSYSTEM

structure of an ecosystem is characterized by the organization of both biotic and abiotic components

<p>structure of an ecosystem is characterized by the organization of both biotic and abiotic components</p>
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TERRESTRIAL

  • land-based ecosystems

  • different types of terrestrial ecosystems distributed around various geological zones

  • Forest Ecosystem, Grassland Ecosystem, Tundra Ecosystem, Desert Ecosystem

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FOREST ECOSYSTEM

  • several plants, particularly trees, animals and microorganisms that live in coordination with the abiotic factors

  • help in maintaining the temperature of the earth and are the major carbon sink

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GRASSLAND ECOSYSTEM

  • vegetation is dominated by grasses and herbs

  • Temperate, tropical, savanna

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TUNDRA ECOSYSTEM

  • devoid of trees and are found in cold climates or where rainfall is scarce

  • covered with snow for most of the year

  • Arctic or mountain tops

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DESERT ECOSYSTEM

  • found throughout the world

  • little rainfall and scarce vegetation

  • days are hot, and the nights are cold

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AQUATIC

  • ecosystems present in a body of water

  • Freshwater Ecosystem & Marine Ecosystem

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FRESHWATER ECOSYSTEM

  • includes lakes, ponds, rivers, streams and wetlands

  • no salt content

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MARINE ECOSYSTEM

  • includes seas and oceans

  • more substantial salt content and greater biodiversity