Question

functions of ecosystem

Answer 1

Ecosystem is structural and functional unit of nature. When we talk about this unit it is capable of all the the functions occuring at large level or biosphere level or in simple terms in nature. The functions of Ecosystem are-

Producing biomass being first function as if in Terrestrial ecosystem we see a tree producing food or creating biomass for herbivores. Further these herbivore integrate food taken by them into their biomass which is further utilised by carnivore and thats Energy Flow comes up to be second function. Futher, these organisms when die are processed by process of Decompositionbeing the third function. The decomposers further process these organisms and frees nutrients available in them into atmosphere or say in soil completing Nutrient Cycling thefourth function.

This is the most simplified answer as understood by me. Hope it helps.