Roles in an Ecosystem

Roles in an Ecosystem

Ecosystems are dynamic systems where organisms interact with each other and their environment. Each organism has a specific role that contributes to the overall health and stability of the ecosystem. By examining these roles, students can gain insights into the complex inte...

In every ecosystem, living things play different roles that help it function properly.

First, there are producers that make their own food. Most do this using sunlight through photosynthesis, like plants and algae.

Some producers live deep in the ocean where sunlight doesn’t reach. These use a process called chemosynthesi...