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What is an ecosystem?
Answer
An ecosystem is a self-sustaining unit in which living organisms interact with one another and with their non-living physical environment.
The working
Definition
An ecosystem includes all interacting organisms in an area together with the abiotic factors like air, water, soil and sunlight.
Two components
It has biotic components (plants, animals, microbes) and abiotic components (temperature, water, minerals, light).
Examples
A forest, pond, grassland or aquarium are ecosystems. They may be natural or artificial.
Energy flow
Energy flows through producers, consumers and decomposers, while nutrients are recycled, keeping the ecosystem balanced.
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