Ecosystem

Types of Ecosystems

1. Forest- areas of the landscape that are

dominated by trees and consist of

biologically integrated communities of

plants, animals and microbes together

with local soils and atmospheres with

which they interact.

2. Desert-characterize by low precipitation, extreme temperatures, and sparse vegetation.

3. Freshwater- a body of inland water

with low salt content that provides a

habitat for many plants and animals.

4. Marine- a complex network of living

organisms, their physical environment,

and the interactions between them in

the ocean.

5. Grassland-a

ecosystem

terrestrial

where grasses and other herbaceous

plants are dominant life form.

6. Urban-is a natural system that exist

within a ci

ty or other densely populated

area.