Question

what is the function of ecosystem?

Answer 1

The major importance of ecosystem are;
The proper interaction between the abiotic and biotic components of the ecosystemhelps to maintain an equilibrium in the nature.

It is beneficial to all organism, without which no organism can survive.

The ecosystem always provides a supporting role to all the living and non living components

it acts as a source of food, energy, and all the other natural resources.

The ecosystem helps in preserving the valuable biodiversity.​

Answer 2

An ecosystem is a discrete structural, functional and life sustaining environmental system. The environmental system consists of biotic and abiotic components in a habitat. Biotic component of the ecosystem includes the living organisms; plants, animals and microbes whereas the abiotic component includes inorganic matter and energy.

Abiotic components provide the matrix for the synthesis and perpetuation of organic components (protoplasm). The synthesis and perpetuation processes involve energy exchange and this energy comes from the sun in the form of light or solar energy.

Thus, in any ecosystem we have the following functional components:

(i) Inorganic constituents (air, water and mineral salts)

(ii) Organisms (plants, animals and microbes), and

(iii) Energy input which enters from outside (the sun).