Ecosystem Ecology - Biology 2

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The stable ecosystem that develops due to succession is called ____.

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climax community

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Before plants can reuse many organic materials, the materials must be broken down by _______.

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decomposers

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Parasitism, mutualism, and commensalism are examples of _______.

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symbiosis

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Carbon dioxide in the atmosphere enters the biotic parts of the biosphere through _____.

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photosynthesis

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Nitrogen is released to the abiotic parts of the biosphere from the processes of death and ____.

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decay by bacteria

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms interacting with their physical environment.

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Define biodiversity.

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Biodiversity refers to the variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem.

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What role do producers play in an ecosystem?

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Producers, such as plants, convert sunlight into energy through photosynthesis, forming the base of the food chain.

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What is the significance of decomposers in an ecosystem?

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Decomposers break down dead organic matter, recycling nutrients back into the soil.

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Explain the concept of a food web.

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A food web is a complex network of feeding relationships among various organisms in an ecosystem.