2. Ecology
Ecology is the scientific study of the interactions between living organisms and their environment, emphasizing the significance of these relationships for conservation and sustainable practices. It covers fundamental concepts such as ecosystems, energy flow, and biogeochemical cycles while also addressing human impacts on ecology. Understanding these principles is essential for tackling environmental challenges and preserving biodiversity for future generations.
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- Ecology examines the interactions between organisms and their environment, contributing to our understanding of ecological balance.
- Ecosystems consist of biotic and abiotic components that influence organism distribution and abundance.
- Human activities significantly impact ecological systems through habitat destruction, pollution, and climate change, necessitating conservation and sustainable practices.
Key Concepts
- -- Ecosystem
- A community of living organisms interacting with their physical environment.
- -- Energy Flow
- The transfer of energy through different trophic levels in an ecosystem, primarily starting from sunlight captured by producers.
- -- Biogeochemical Cycles
- Natural cycles that involve the movement of essential nutrients like water, carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorus through ecosystems.
- -- Symbiosis
- A close and long-term interaction between two different species, including mutualism, commensalism, and parasitism.
- -- Biodiversity Conservation
- Efforts aimed at protecting ecosystems and species to maintain ecological balance.
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