(par 1.4.2) Introduction to Basic Ecology (taken from Wikipedia)
Introduction to Basic Ecology http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Ecology/Introduction An earth star fungus, Geastrum aff. welwitschii. The strange structures shown are but a small part of the fungus, developed by that organism under genetic control to produce and disperse its spores. Much more of the biomass of this life form is found within the soil. The objective of this wikibook, A Study Guide […]
(par 1.4.2) Composition of Functioning Ecosystems
Ecosystems Ecosystems are the basic functional unit of the enviroment. It is difficult to define what an ecosystems precisely is, but the following definition is acceptable: An ecosystem is a more-or-less self contained ecological entity, consisting of both organisms and their complete biotic (living) and abiotic (non-living) environment found in a particular place at a […]
(par 1.4.2) Ecosystem Ecology (taken from Wikipedia)
Ecosystem ecology http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Systems_ecology#Ecosystem_ecology Ecosystem ecology is the integrated study of biotic and abiotic components of ecosystems and their interactions within an ecosystem framework. This science examines how ecosystems work and relates this to their components such as chemicals, bedrock, soil, plants, and animals. Ecosystem ecology examines physical and biological structure and examines how these ecosystem characteristics interact. The relationship between systems ecology and ecosystem ecology is complex. Much […]