Category: Ecology
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What is the meaning of the term ecological balance?
The ability of nature to remain unchanged is called the balance of nature or ecological balance. The whole earth is an ecosystem, a system of give and take among plants, animals and their surroundings. In theory the ecosystem is a closed cycle but in practice the ecosystem is seldom in a state of balance. Gradual…
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How do we define an ecosystem?
Ecosystem is a functional unit consisting of interacting organisms and all aspects of the environment in any area. It contains both the non-living (abiotic) and living (biotic) components.
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What is ecology?
Ecology is the branch of science that is concerned with the relationships of life forms with each other and with their surroundings. The word ecology was coined in 1866 by Ernst Haeckel. It is derived from two ancient Greek words meaning “study of the home”. The word ecology comes from the Greek word Oikos meaning…