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Components of Ecosytem

Here are the main types of ecosystems: - Forest ecosystems - Found in areas with adequate rainfall to support trees. Examples include tropical rainforests, temperate forests, boreal forests. - Grassland ecosystems - Occur in areas that don't receive enough rain for forests but have adequate rainfall for grasses. Examples include savannas, prairies, steppes. - Desert ecosystems - Very dry areas receiving little rainfall. Examples include hot deserts, cold deserts. - Tundra ecosystems - Found in polar regions above the tree line with cold temperatures year-round. - Aquatic ecosystems - Include both freshwater ecosystems like lakes and rivers, and marine ecosystems like oceans. Examples are

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Components of Ecosytem

Here are the main types of ecosystems: - Forest ecosystems - Found in areas with adequate rainfall to support trees. Examples include tropical rainforests, temperate forests, boreal forests. - Grassland ecosystems - Occur in areas that don't receive enough rain for forests but have adequate rainfall for grasses. Examples include savannas, prairies, steppes. - Desert ecosystems - Very dry areas receiving little rainfall. Examples include hot deserts, cold deserts. - Tundra ecosystems - Found in polar regions above the tree line with cold temperatures year-round. - Aquatic ecosystems - Include both freshwater ecosystems like lakes and rivers, and marine ecosystems like oceans. Examples are

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What is an ecosystem?

An ecosystem includes all of the


living things (plants, animals and
organisms) in a given area,
interacting with each other, and also
with their non-living environments
(weather, earth, sun, soil, climate,
atmosphere).
Students should be able to

• Identify the two components of


ecosystem
• Differentiate each component of
ecosystem
• Identify the types of an ecosystem
Abiotic Components

 The abiotic component of the ecosystem refers to the


physical environment or the non-living factors.
 Examples of the abiotic component comprise the soil,
atmosphere, solar radiation and water.
 Abiotic factors greatly determine the functions,
distribution, structure, behavior and inter-relationship of
organisms in a habitat.
 Without the abiotic component, organisms cannot live or
survive.
 Some of the most essential elements for food production
and survival for both animals and plants like water and air
are abiotic components.
The abiotic component is further divided into two that is; the
climatic factors and edaphic factors.

Climatic factors: Climatic factors include elements namely


rain, light, temperature, humidity, wind and air.

Edaphic factors: These are elements such as minerals,


soil, topography and pH just to mention a few.
Biotic Components

• The biotic components of the ecosystems are the living


organisms including animals, plants and micro-
organisms (Fungi and Bacteria).

• The Biotic components are further categorized into three


based on their functions in the ecosystem as producers,
consumers, and reducers or decomposers.
Let’s try this one
1. What does biotic mean?
2. What is an example of a biotic factor
in an environment?
3. What does abiotic mean?
4. What is an example of an abiotic
factor in an environment?
5. Give an example of how an abiotic
factor can affect a biotic factor.
• The tundra ecosystem is similar to the polar ecosystem.
Often polar regions are referred to as tundra zones.
• Tundra zones are characterized by permafrost, or frozen
ground, and limited vegetation
• . Few animals and plants are able to survive in these
conditions.
Grassland ecosystems occur in temperate zones but they
do not get enough rain or precipitation to support a forest.
Grasslands are typically flat and have rich soil. These
ecosystems support a large number of animals, including
prey species, such as buffalo, and predators such as
wolves.
• Tropical rainforest ecosystems are located near the equator and are
warm all year-round.
• rainforest soil tends to be poor as the forest nutrition is locked in the
vegetation.
• Rainforest ecosystems contain the greatest number of plant and
animal species on land.
• Desert ecosystems get very little precipitation.
• Desert temperatures are usually very high during the day.
• Desert plants and animals have adapted to their dry habitats.
• Desert geography varies by region, with sand dunes being
common in some, and flat surfaces with strange-shaped rock
outcroppings common in others.
The oceanic ecosystem is the largest, most diverse on
the planet. There are many smaller ecosystems in this
biome, including coral reefs, shoreline and deep-water
ecosystems. Despite its richness, the ocean contains dead
areas of water in which there is little or no life.
What are the different
types of an ecosystem?

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