Ecosystem
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Complex system of i
nteractions between organisms and physical environment
in a particular area
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Organisms
interact with each other
and are
interdependent
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Also
interact with abiotic environment
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Size of ecosystem
varies greatly
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Can be
large or small
- Example: pond ecosystem
- Contains fish, frogs, algae, water lilies, etc.
- Live in and around the pond
- Interact with each other and with water, soil, air, etc.