factors of ecosystem

Components of the Ecosystem - The environment in which the man and other organisms live is called the biosphere. The biosphere is made up of different regions that have different types of flora (plants) and fauna (animals). The types of organisms in an area are determined by various ..

These include the non-living, physico - chemical factors such as air, water, soil and the basic elements and compounds of the environmen..

Major Ecosystems (Biomes) - Biome is a large, regional or sub continental biosystem characterized by a major vegetation type or other distinct landscape characters such as tropical deciduous forest, tundra biome, etc. "The major terrestrial ecosystems (largest ecological units) ..

Summary - The biotic and abiotic components form an interacting system called 'ecosystem'. Producers, consumers and decomposers are the various trophic levels, which are linked by their food relationship forming a 'food chain'. Several food chains are interrelated and interconnected to fo..

Temperature is one of the essential and changeable environmental factors. It penetrates into every region of the biosphere and profoundly influences all forms of life by increasing or decreasing some of the vital activities of the organism. It is frequently a limiting factor for..

Conservation of wild life has three objectives a) To maintain essential ecological processes and life supporting systems. b) To preserve the diversity of species or the range of genetic material found in the world's organisms. c) To ensure sustainable utilisation of species and ecosystem..

Ecological Balance - The environment in which the man and other organisms live is called the biosphere. The biosphere is made up of different regions that have different types of flora (plants) and fauna (animals). The types of organisms in an area are determined by various factors such a..

Ecology concerns with the associations and interactions of the organisms and the environment in general. The living place or dwelling place of an organism is called habitat. Within a given habitat there exists variations or micro habitats. In a given habitat we can observe physical (abiotic) enviro..

The biotic and abiotic components form an interacting system called 'ecosystem'. Producers, consumers and decomposers are the various trophic levels, which are linked by their food relationship forming a 'food chain'. Several food chains are interrelated and interconnected to form a netwo..

Food Chains - A food chain is a series of steps by which energy is obtained, used, and transformed by living things. For example; sunlight helps plants to grow, the plants are eaten by cattle, and lions eat the cattle. All living organisms of the biosphere are related to each other by a common ..