Summaries
Ecosystems, kinds ecosystems, and biodiversity
– Ecosystems are the group of living beings and the environment where they inhabit.
– The earth ecosystem are zones where animals, plants and microorganisms inhabit or depend on the soil.
– The water ecosystem is formed by plants and animals that live in the water. There are water ecosystems in fresh and salty water.
– Biodiversity is the whole the variety, variability and quantity of living beings that inhabit the earth and their interaction.
Ecosystem processes
– Among the main ecosystem processes, decomposition, energy fixation and meteorization are the most relevant.
– Decomposition refers to the disintegration of complex organic substances into simpler compounds.
– Meteorization corresponds to the disintegration and decomposition of rocks on the surface of earth. It may be caused by biological, chemical, and physical factors.
Cycles and organic survival
– The carbon and oxygen cycle are directly related to photosynthesis.
– Animals that may regulate their body temperature are called Homeotherms.
– The organic adaptation of living organisms may be morphological, physiological, or behavioral.
