Write brief notes on flow of energy in an ecosystem.write the structure and function of an ecosystem
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An ecosystem is a discrete structural ,functional and life sustaining environmental system. Biotic
component of the ecosystem includes the living organism plants, animals,microbes whereas abiotic component included inorganic matter and energy
⁘ FLOW OF ENERGY IN AN ECOSYSTEM :-
• In ecology, energy flow, also called the calorific flow
• Refers to the flow of energy through a food chain, and is the focus of study in ecological energetics.
• In an ecosystem, ecologists seek to quantify the relative importance of different component species and feeding relationships.
⁘STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION OF AN ECOSYSTEM :-
• The structure of an ecosystem is basically a description of the organisms and physical features of environment.
• Including the amount and distribution of nutrients in a particular habitat.
• It also provides information regarding the range of climatic conditions prevailing in the area.