Earth Science: Biology – Ecology – Ecosystems Ecosystems are dynamic systems of inanimate (abiotic) and animate (biotic) components. They are interconnected through material and energy cycles. Abiotic factors include air, soil, climate, and food requirements; the biotic factors are plants, animals, fungi, and bacteria All ecosystems on Earth make up the biosphere. Earth Science: Biology … Read more
Earth Science: Ecology – Populations – Competition The intra- and interspecific competition—that is, the contest among organ- isms for limited resources, such as food and living space—are significant biotic environmental factors that often have a large influence on biomass. With intraspecific competition, the individuals of a species are in direct competition for biotic and abiotic … Read more
Earth Science: Biology – Ecology The term ecology was first introduced in 1866 by German biologist Ernst Haeckel. However, the study of the relationships of living things with each other and their environments has only gained broader public attention as more and more people have become aware of the rising degradation of the environment. They … Read more
