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Who coined the term 'ecosystem'?
Who coined the term 'ecosystem'?
- A.G. Tansley (correct)
- E.P. Odum
- Rachel Carson
- Charles Darwin
What does the 'eco' part in 'ecosystem' stand for?
What does the 'eco' part in 'ecosystem' stand for?
- Ecosystematic
- Ecology
- Environment (correct)
- Economic
According to E.P. Odum, what is an ecosystem?
According to E.P. Odum, what is an ecosystem?
- A collection of biotic factors within a geographical area
- A classification of various species within a region
- A community of organisms and their geological environment
- The basic functional unit of organism and their environment interaction (correct)
What does the term 'ecosystem' imply about the interactions within it?
What does the term 'ecosystem' imply about the interactions within it?
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Which aspect is not a component of an ecosystem?
Which aspect is not a component of an ecosystem?
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Ecosystem Definition
- Coined by A.G. Tansley, the term "ecosystem" combines "eco" meaning environment and "system" referring to interaction.
- An ecosystem is described as the integration of all living and non-living environmental factors.
- E.P. Odum defines an ecosystem as the basic functional unit where organisms interact with each other and their environment.
Characteristics of Ecosystems
- Ecosystems are self-sustaining, exhibiting both structural and functional interactions between living (biotic) and non-living (abiotic) components.
- They comprise biological environments that include all organisms in a specific area alongside their physical surroundings like air, soil, water, and sunlight.
Types of Ecosystems
- Includes various forms such as aquatic ecosystems, where organisms live in water environments.
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