Ecosystems in Ecology
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Introduction
Abiotic/Biotic factors
Limiting Factors & Range of Tolerance
Abiotic Cycles
Ecological Niches

Ecosystem Structures and Patterns

Introduction

An ecosystem is an environment where both the non-living and the living parts of nature interact. Such interactions lead to certain patterns and structures. Without them, life as we know on earth, would be quite different!

Abiotic/Biotic factors

In an ecosystem, there are various factors that affect the survival and welfare of a population. These factors are classified as abiotic and biotic.

Abiotic factors involve all those factors that are non-living.

For example-

Soil pH
Soil Humidity
Soil Temperature
Air Temperature
Wind Speed
Sunlight Intensity
Soil Nutrients

Biotic factors

Biotic factors involve all those factors that are living.

For example-

Competitors
Predators
Decomposers
Population Density

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