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"Forest Ecosystems is an open access, peer-reviewed journal publishing scientific communications from any discipline that can provide interesting contributions about the structure and dynamics of "natural" and "domesticated" forest ecosystems, and their services to people. The journal welcomes innovative science as well as application oriented work that will enhance understanding of woody plant communities. Very specific studies are welcome if they are part of a thematic series that provides some holistic perspective that is of general interest.
Forest Ecosystems is an international high-quality journal. We publish studies about protected and managed forest ecosystems, including peer-reviewed original articles, reviews and short communications. The journal was initiated and is published by the Beijing Forestry University in collaboration with Springer and provides a common platform for scholars interested in ecology and forestry (both theoretical and applied)".
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There are many types of forests throughout the world. Below, you can find some of the main categories of forest ecosystem that are used by scientists. One thing to remember throughout this discussion is that trees in a forest can be either deciduous or evergreen. i.e. they can either shed their leave in autumn and grow them again in the spring or they will keep their flourishing leaves throughout the year.
Taiga: this thin, sparse forest exists at the extreme north of the world, in countries such as Canada and Finland and in the Arctic Circle. It is characterized by chilly conditions and the fact that the animals and birds and other organisms that live there have adapted to the cold. The taiga is a very ancient forest.
Rain forests: rain forests are huge, humid highly bio-diverse swathes of forest that are usually found within the global South. Due to the thick canopy created by their leaves, rain forests usually create their own mini ecosystem that seals off heat and humidity.
Boreal forests: boreal forests exist in the sub Arctic zones of the world (i.e. less far north than the Taiga). Here, you can find a mix of deciduous and evergreen trees and plenty of different animals, insects, birds and so on.
Forests of the temperate zone: located between the freezing cold of the polar zones and the scorching heat of the equator, the temperate zone is somewhere where forests can truly flourish. Some very ancient forests, such as the New Forest in Britain, are example of how in the temperate zone conditions are just right for huge amounts of biodiversity to occur. Again, in this zone, forests can be made of a mix of deciduous and evergreen trees – or of mainly one or mainly the other type of tree.
Conclusion.
The world’s forest ecosystems are truly fascinating – and many of them are very ancient and mysterious to us as well. Indeed, scientists are still discovering new species in the Amazon with every month that passes! It is so important to look after our forests, and to take action right now to halt things like climate change and deforestation that threaten to destroy these beautiful and important ecosystems for good.
Dorai raj M
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A forest ecosystem is not just about the forest environment, however. It is also about the animals that live in the forest. For example, birds nest in the trees of a forest, members of the fungus kingdom grow on the forest floor, and a variety of insects and mammals also take up their homes in a forest.
An ecosystem can be defined as a community that is relatively self-contained. So, a forest ecosystem is an ecosystem that is distinct, with distinct boundaries. We will clearly be able to see where the forest ecosystem begins and where it ends.
There are various types of forest ecosystem throughout the world. But, before we go in to more depth about forest ecosystems, let’s recap what we already know about them.
So, we have established that a forest ecosystem features:
A distinct community of organisms, that…
Lives in a forest, which can be defined as…
A sizeable group of trees.
In this ecosystem we will find:
Plant life and fungi, and
Many different animals, birds and insects.
Types of forest ecosystem.
1. Rainforests: Some of the most biodiverse ecosystems on the planet, with the Amazon being a prime example. The north-eastern part of India is particularly rich in rainforests. Further, the tropical rainforests in India are found in Assam, Andaman and Nicobar islands, and Western Ghats, etc.
Rainforests tend to be humid inside, not just because they are often based around rivers. Water drips from the trees and humidity is contained within the forest environment thanks to thick canopies of leaves. Fantastically beautiful flowers and gorgeous birds and insects live here, as well as some rare mammals.
Also read: Rainforest Ecosystem – Types, Characteristics, Benefits.
2. Mangroves: Mangroves are a unique mix of trees and tidal swamps. These fascinating forest ecosystems change greatly throughout the day. During part of the day they are dry and during much of the rest of the day they are waterlogged and home to crocodiles and other swamp creatures. These may be some of the most dynamic ecosystems in the world, for this very reason!
3. Inland forests: Here, you will find plenty of mainland animals and birds (such as foxes and owls). Inland forests can be vast and ancient, or they can be smaller, like copses.
4. The Taiga: The taiga is the name for the sparse forest right towards the polar regions of the world, where conditions can be very cold and quite harsh. In fact, many of the forest ecosystems in the Taiga are arctic or polar ecosystems.
5. Lakeside forests: Waterbirds and other water wildlife can be found in these forest ecosystems. These types of forest ecosystems tend to be very humid and the types of organisms that live in them reflect this.
6. Mountain forests: The forests that grow on mountains (such as mountain pines) help to create unique ecosystems. For example, the Himalayan mountain forests in India. The peaks of mountains tend to be cold and rocky and the organisms that live in forest ecosystems at the top of mountains tend to be very well adapted for life in harsh conditions.
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"Forest Ecosystems is an open access, peer-reviewed journal publishing scientific communiations from any discipline that can provide interesting contributions about the structure and dynamics of "natural" and "domesticated" forest ecosystems, and their services to people. The journal welcomes innovative science as well as application oriented work that will enhance understanding of woody plant communities. Very specific studies are welcome if they are part of a thematic series that provides some holistic perspective that is of general interest.
Forest Ecosystems is an international high-quality journal. We publish studies about protected and managed forest ecosystems, including peer-reviewed original articles, reviews and short communications. The journal was initiated and is published by the Beijing Forestry University in collaboration with Springer and provides a common platform for scholars interested in ecology and forestry (both theoretical and applied)".
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FOREST ECOSYSTEM:
forest ecosystem is a natural woodland unit consisting of all plants, animals and micro-organisms (Biotic components) in that area functioning together with all of the non-living physical (abiotic) factors of the environment.[1] The forest ecosystem is very important
GRASLAND ECOSYSTEM:
Grasslands (also called Greenswards) are areas where the vegetation is dominated by grasses and other herbaceous (non-woody) plants. Grasslands occupy about 24% of the earth’s surface. They occur in regions too dry for forests and too moist for deserts.
The annual rainfall ranges between 25- 75 cm, usually seasonal. The principal grasslands includes Prairies (Canada, USA), Pampas (South America), Steppes (Europe and Asia), and Veldts (Africa).
The highest abundance and greatest diversity of large mammals are found in these ecosystems. The dominant animal species include wild horses, asses and antelope of Eurasia, herds of Bison of America; and the antelope and other large herbivores of Africa.
DESERT ECOSYSTEM:
The word desert comes from the Latin word ‘desertus’. ‘Desertus’ means waste, or something that has been left. From this we get English words such as desert and deserted.
An ecosystem is a system of organisms that live together as a community. So, putting these words together, we can say that a desert ecosystem is a community of organisms that live together in an environment that seems to be deserted wasteland.
A desert is any place that is difficult to inhabit. Desert ecosystems can be hot (as in the sandy Sahara) or cold (as on the peaks of mountains where the high altitude makes conditions very harsh) but both hot and cold deserts have in common the fact that they are difficult for organisms to inhabit.
AQUATIC ECOSYSTEM:
An aquatic ecosystem is an ecosystem that is water based. The word ‘aquatic’ comes from the Latin word for water. An ecosystem is a distinct community of organisms in a specific environment.
So, we can say that an aquatic ecosystem is a community of organisms that live together, interact, and to an extent depend on each other in a water based environment.
There are various different types of aquatic ecosystem and this article explains all about four main types of aquatic habitats for animals. So, read on to find out all about them.
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"Forest Ecosystems is an open access, peer-reviewed journal publishing scientific communications from any discipline that can provide interesting contributions about the structure and dynamics of "natural" and "domesticated" forest ecosystems, and their services to people. The journal welcomes innovative science as well as application oriented work that will enhance understanding of woody plant communities. Very specific studies are welcome if they are part of a thematic series that provides some holistic perspective that is of general interest.
Forest Ecosystems is an international high-quality journal. We publish studies about protected and managed forest ecosystems, including peer-reviewed original articles, reviews and short communications. The journal was initiated and is published by the Beijing Forestry University in collaboration with Springer and provides a common platform for scholars interested in ecology and forestry (both theoretical and applied)".
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Forest Ecosystems is an open access, peer-reviewed journal publishing scientific communications from any discipline that can provide interesting contributions about the structure and dynamics of "natural" and "domesticated" forest ecosystems, and their services to people. The journal welcomes innovative science as well as application oriented work that will enhance understanding of woody plant communities. Very specific studies are welcome if they are part of a thematic series that provides some holistic perspective that is of general interest.
Forest Ecosystems is an international high-quality journal. We publish studies about protected and managed forest ecosystems, including peer-reviewed original articles, reviews and short communications. The journal was initiated and is published by the Beijing Forestry University in collaboration with Springer and provides a common platform for scholars interested in ecology and forestry (both theoretical and applied)".
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"Forest Ecosystems is an open access, peer-reviewed journal publishing scientific communications from any discipline that can provide interesting contributions about the structure and dynamics of "natural" and "domesticated" forest ecosystems, and their services to people. The journal welcomes innovative science as well as application oriented work that will enhance understanding of woody plant communities. Very specific studies are welcome if they are part of a thematic series that provides some holistic perspective that is of general interest.
Forest Ecosystems is an international high-quality journal. We publish studies about protected and managed forest ecosystems, including peer-reviewed original articles, reviews and short communications. The journal was initiated and is published by the Beijing Forestry University in collaboration with Springer and provides a common platform for scholars interested in ecology and forestry (both theoretical and applied)".
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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). Ecosystems are the foundations of the Biosphere and they determine the health of the entire earth system.
In an ecosystem, each organism has its own niche or role to play.
Consider a small puddle at the back of your home. In it, you may find all sorts of living things, from microorganisms to insects and plants. These may depend on non-living things like water, sunlight, turbulence in the puddle, temperature, atmospheric pressure and even nutrients in the water for life.This very complex, wonderful interaction of living things and their environment, has been the foundations of energy flow and recycle of carbon and nitrogen.
FOREST ECOSYSTEM.
Forest ecosystem is a natural woodland unit consisting of all plants, animals and micro-organisms (Biotic components) in that area functioning together with all of the non-living physical (abiotic) factors of the environment. Forest ecosystem is the basic ecologic unit in a particular forest that exists as "home" for a community of both native and introduced classified organisms. The forest ecosystem is very important.
GRASSLAND ECOSYSTEM
Grassland ecosystem is a biological community that contains few trees or shrubs, is characterized by mixed herbaceous (non woody) vegetation cover, and is dominated by grasses or grasslike plants. It is the collection of plants, animals and micro-organisms that live within an environment where grasses are the primary form of vegetation.
DESERT ECOSYSTEM
Desert ecosystem is a community of organisms that live together in an environment that seems to be deserted wasteland. It includes the interactions of plant, animal, and bacterial populations in a desert habitat, ecosystem, and community. It can be hot (as in the sandy Sahara) or cold (as on the peaks of mountains where the high altitude makes conditions very harsh) but both hot and cold deserts have in common the fact that they are difficult for organisms to inhabit. It generally witnesses little rainfall, resulting in less vegetation than in more humid areas of the globe.
AQUATIC ECOSYSTEM
An aquatic ecosystem is an ecosystem that is water based. The word ‘aquatic’ comes from the Latin word for water. So, we can say that an aquatic ecosystem is a community of organisms that live together, interact, and to an extent depend on each other in a water based environment.
Aquatic ecosystems are systems composed of living organisms and non-living elements interacting in a watery environment. In simple terms, an aquatic ecosystem is a community of plants and animals that primarily depend on water. There are two major types of aquatic ecosystems: Marine Ecosystems and Fresh water Ecosystem
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forest Ecosystems is an open access, peer-reviewed journal publishing scientific communications from any discipline that can provide interesting contributions about the structure and dynamics of "natural" and "domesticated" forest ecosystems, and their services to people. The journal welcomes innovative science as well as application oriented work that will enhance understanding of woody plant communities. Very specific studies are welcome if they are part of a thematic series that provides some holistic perspective that is of general interest.
Forest Ecosystems is an international high-quality journal. We publish studies about protected and managed forest ecosystems, including peer-reviewed original articles, reviews and short communications. The journal was initiated and is published by the Beijing Forestry University in collaboration with Springer and provides a common platform for scholars interested in ecology and forestry (both theoretical and applied)".
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forest Ecosystems is an open access, peer-reviewed journal publishing scientific communications from any discipline that can provide interesting contributions about the structure and dynamics of "natural" and "domesticated" forest ecosystems, and their services to people. The journal welcomes innovative science as well as application oriented work that will enhance understanding of woody plant communities. Very specific studies are welcome if they are part of a thematic series that provides some holistic perspective that is of general interest.
Forest Ecosystems is an international high-quality journal. We publish studies about protected and managed forest ecosystems, including peer-reviewed original articles, reviews and short communications. The journal was initiated and is published by the Beijing Forestry University in collaboration with Springer and provides a common platform for scholars interested in ecology and forestry (both theoretical and applied)".
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There are many types of forests throughout the world. Below, you can find some of the main categories of forest ecosystem that are used by scientists. One thing to remember throughout this discussion is that trees in a forest can be either deciduous or evergreen. i.e. they can either shed their leave in autumn and grow them again in the spring or they will keep their flourishing leaves throughout the year.
Taiga: this thin, sparse forest exists at the extreme north of the world, in countries such as Canada and Finland and in the Arctic Circle. It is characterized by chilly conditions and the fact that the animals and birds and other organisms that live there have adapted to the cold. The taiga is a very ancient forest.
Rain forests: rain forests are huge, humid highly bio-diverse swathes of forest that are usually found within the global South. Due to the thick canopy created by their leaves, rain forests usually create their own mini ecosystem that seals off heat and humidity.
Boreal forests: boreal forests exist in the sub Arctic zones of the world (i.e. less far north than the Taiga). Here, you can find a mix of deciduous and evergreen trees and plenty of different animals, insects, birds and so on.
Forests of the temperate zone: located between the freezing cold of the polar zones and the scorching heat of the equator, the temperate zone is somewhere where forests can truly flourish. Some very ancient forests, such as the New Forest in Britain, are example of how in the temperate zone conditions are just right for huge amounts of biodiversity to occur. Again, in this zone, forests can be made of a mix of deciduous and evergreen trees – or of mainly one or mainly the other type of tree.
Conclusion.
The world’s forest ecosystems are truly fascinating – and many of them are very ancient and mysterious to us as well. Indeed, scientists are still discovering new species in the Amazon with every month that passes! It is so important to look after our forests, and to take action right now to halt things like climate change and deforestation that threaten to destroy these beautiful and important ecosystems for good.
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UDAY BABU A
"Forest Ecosystems is an open access, peer-reviewed journal publishing scientific communiations from any discipline that can provide interesting contributions about the structure and dynamics of "natural" and "domesticated" forest ecosystems, and their services to people. The journal welcomes innovative science as well as application oriented work that will enhance understanding of woody plant communities. Very specific studies are welcome if they are part of a thematic series that provides some holistic perspective that is of general interest.
Forest Ecosystems is an international high-quality journal. We publish studies about protected and managed forest ecosystems, including peer-reviewed original articles, reviews and short communications. The journal was initiated and is published by the Beijing Forestry University in collaboration with Springer and provides a common platform for scholars interested in ecology and forestry (both theoretical and applied)".
Vijay Prasanna Kodali
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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). Ecosystems are the foundations of the Biosphere and they determine the health of the entire earth system.
In an ecosystem, each organism has its own niche or role to play.
Consider a small puddle at the back of your home. In it, you may find all sorts of living things, from microorganisms to insects and plants. These may depend on non-living things like water, sunlight, turbulence in the puddle, temperature, atmospheric pressure and even nutrients in the water for life.This very complex, wonderful interaction of living things and their environment, has been the foundations of energy flow and recycle of carbon and nitrogen.
FOREST ECOSYSTEM.
Forest ecosystem is a natural woodland unit consisting of all plants, animals and micro-organisms (Biotic components) in that area functioning together with all of the non-living physical (abiotic) factors of the environment. Forest ecosystem is the basic ecologic unit in a particular forest that exists as "home" for a community of both native and introduced classified organisms. The forest ecosystem is very important.
GRASSLAND ECOSYSTEM
Grassland ecosystem is a biological community that contains few trees or shrubs, is characterized by mixed herbaceous (non woody) vegetation cover, and is dominated by grasses or grasslike plants. It is the collection of plants, animals and micro-organisms that live within an environment where grasses are the primary form of vegetation.
Vijay Prasanna Kodali
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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). Ecosystems are the foundations of the Biosphere and they determine the health of the entire earth system.
In an ecosystem, each organism has its own niche or role to play.
Consider a small puddle at the back of your home. In it, you may find all sorts of living things, from microorganisms to insects and plants. These may depend on non-living things like water, sunlight, turbulence in the puddle, temperature, atmospheric pressure and even nutrients in the water for life.This very complex, wonderful interaction of living things and their environment, has been the foundations of energy flow and recycle of carbon and nitrogen.
FOREST ECOSYSTEM.
Forest ecosystem is a natural woodland unit consisting of all plants, animals and micro-organisms (Biotic components) in that area functioning together with all of the non-living physical (abiotic) factors of the environment. Forest ecosystem is the basic ecologic unit in a particular forest that exists as "home" for a community of both native and introduced classified organisms. The forest ecosystem is very important.
GRASSLAND ECOSYSTEM
Grassland ecosystem is a biological community that contains few trees or shrubs, is characterized by mixed herbaceous (non woody) vegetation cover, and is dominated by grasses or grasslike plants. It is the collection of plants, animals and micro-organisms that live within an environment where grasses are the primary form of vegetation.
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"Forest Ecosystems is an open access, peer-reviewed journal publishing scientific communications from any discipline that can provide interesting contributions about the structure and dynamics of "natural" and "domesticated" forest ecosystems, and their services to people. The journal welcomes innovative science as well as application oriented work that will enhance understanding of woody plant communities. Very specific studies are welcome if they are part of a thematic series that provides some holistic perspective that is of general interest.
Forest Ecosystems is an international high-quality journal. We publish studies about protected and managed forest ecosystems, including peer-reviewed original articles, reviews and short communications. The journal was initiated and is published by the Beijing Forestry University in collaboration with Springer and provides a common platform for scholars interested in ecology and forestry (both theoretical and applied)".
There are many types of forests throughout the world. Below, you can find some of the main categories of forest ecosystem that are used by scientists. One thing to remember throughout this discussion is that trees in a forest can be either deciduous or evergreen. i.e. they can either shed their leave in autumn and grow them again in the spring or they will keep their flourishing leaves throughout the year.
ReplyDeleteTaiga: this thin, sparse forest exists at the extreme north of the world, in countries such as Canada and Finland and in the Arctic Circle. It is characterized by chilly conditions and the fact that the animals and birds and other organisms that live there have adapted to the cold. The taiga is a very ancient forest.
Rain forests: rain forests are huge, humid highly bio-diverse swathes of forest that are usually found within the global South. Due to the thick canopy created by their leaves, rain forests usually create their own mini ecosystem that seals off heat and humidity.
Boreal forests: boreal forests exist in the sub Arctic zones of the world (i.e. less far north than the Taiga). Here, you can find a mix of deciduous and evergreen trees and plenty of different animals, insects, birds and so on.
Forests of the temperate zone: located between the freezing cold of the polar zones and the scorching heat of the equator, the temperate zone is somewhere where forests can truly flourish. Some very ancient forests, such as the New Forest in Britain, are example of how in the temperate zone conditions are just right for huge amounts of biodiversity to occur. Again, in this zone, forests can be made of a mix of deciduous and evergreen trees – or of mainly one or mainly the other type of tree.
Conclusion.
The world’s forest ecosystems are truly fascinating – and many of them are very ancient and mysterious to us as well. Indeed, scientists are still discovering new species in the Amazon with every month that passes! It is so important to look after our forests, and to take action right now to halt things like climate change and deforestation that threaten to destroy these beautiful and important ecosystems for good.
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"Forest Ecosystems is an open access, peer-reviewed journal publishing scientific communiations from any discipline that can provide interesting contributions about the structure and dynamics of "natural" and "domesticated" forest ecosystems, and their services to people. The journal welcomes innovative science as well as application oriented work that will enhance understanding of woody plant communities. Very specific studies are welcome if they are part of a thematic series that provides some holistic perspective that is of general interest.
Forest Ecosystems is an international high-quality journal. We publish studies about protected and managed forest ecosystems, including peer-reviewed original articles, reviews and short communications. The journal was initiated and is published by the Beijing Forestry University in collaboration with Springer and provides a common platform for scholars interested in ecology and forestry (both theoretical and applied)".
Conclusion.
The world’s forest ecosystems are truly fascinating – and many of them are very ancient and mysterious to us as well. Indeed, scientists are still discovering new species in the Amazon with every month that passes! It is so important to look after our forests, and to take action right now to halt things like climate change and deforestation that threaten to destroy these beautiful and important ecosystems for good.
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ReplyDelete"Forest Ecosystems is an open access, peer-reviewed journal publishing scientific communiations from any discipline that can provide interesting contributions about the structure and dynamics of "natural" and "domesticated" forest ecosystems, and their services to people. The journal welcomes innovative science as well as application oriented work that will enhance understanding of woody plant communities. Very specific studies are welcome if they are part of a thematic series that provides some holistic perspective that is of general interest.
Forest Ecosystems is an international high-quality journal. We publish studies about protected and managed forest ecosystems, including peer-reviewed original articles, reviews and short communications. The journal was initiated and is published by the Beijing Forestry University in collaboration with Springer and provides a common platform for scholars interested in ecology and forestry (both theoretical and applied)".
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FOREST ECOSYSTEM:
forest ecosystem is a natural woodland unit consisting of all plants, animals and micro-organisms (Biotic components) in that area functioning together with all of the non-living physical (abiotic) factors of the environment.[1] The forest ecosystem is very important
GRASLAND ECOSYSTEM:
Grasslands (also called Greenswards) are areas where the vegetation is dominated by grasses and other herbaceous (non-woody) plants. Grasslands occupy about 24% of the earth’s surface. They occur in regions too dry for forests and too moist for deserts.
The annual rainfall ranges between 25- 75 cm, usually seasonal. The principal grasslands includes Prairies (Canada, USA), Pampas (South America), Steppes (Europe and Asia), and Veldts (Africa).
The highest abundance and greatest diversity of large mammals are found in these ecosystems. The dominant animal species include wild horses, asses and antelope of Eurasia, herds of Bison of America; and the antelope and other large herbivores of Africa.
DESERT ECOSYSTEM:
The word desert comes from the Latin word ‘desertus’. ‘Desertus’ means waste, or something that has been left. From this we get English words such as desert and deserted.
An ecosystem is a system of organisms that live together as a community. So, putting these words together, we can say that a desert ecosystem is a community of organisms that live together in an environment that seems to be deserted wasteland.
A desert is any place that is difficult to inhabit. Desert ecosystems can be hot (as in the sandy Sahara) or cold (as on the peaks of mountains where the high altitude makes conditions very harsh) but both hot and cold deserts have in common the fact that they are difficult for organisms to inhabit.
AQUATIC ECOSYSTEM:
An aquatic ecosystem is an ecosystem that is water based. The word ‘aquatic’ comes from the Latin word for water. An ecosystem is a distinct community of organisms in a specific environment.
So, we can say that an aquatic ecosystem is a community of organisms that live together, interact, and to an extent depend on each other in a water based environment.
There are various different types of aquatic ecosystem and this article explains all about four main types of aquatic habitats for animals. So, read on to find out all about them
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ReplyDeleteIn an ecosystem, each organism has its own niche or role to play.
Consider a small puddle at the back of your home. In it, you may find all sorts of living things, from microorganisms to insects and plants. These may depend on non-living things like water, sunlight, turbulence in the puddle, temperature, atmospheric pressure and even nutrients in the water for life.This very complex, wonderful interaction of living things and their environment, has been the foundations of energy flow and recycle of carbon
Forest Ecosystems is an international high-quality journal. We publish studies about protected and managed forest ecosystems, including peer-reviewed original articles, reviews and short communications. The journal was initiated and is published by the Beijing Forestry University in collaboration with Springer and provides a common platform for scholars interested in ecology and forestry (both theoretical and applied)".