Ecosystems

Ecosystems

An ecosystem is a community of living organisms interacting with their physical environment. Ecosystems include biotic (living) components like plants, animals, and microorganisms, and abiotic (non-living) elements such as water, soil, and climate. These interactions create a dynamic...

The continuous interaction between biotic and abiotic factors forms an ecosystem. Biotic factors include all living things, such as plants, animals, and microorganisms, while abiotic factors include sunlight, water, air, and soil.

Ecology is the study of ecosystems. The term combines two Greek words: oikos, meaning house or dwelling place,...