Importance of biodiversity for ecological balanceIntroduction to BiodiversityBiodiversity refers to the variety of life forms on Earth, encompassing all species, genetic variations, and ecosystems.It plays a crucial role in maintaining the…
Biodiversity hotspots in India and the worldIntroduction to Biodiversity HotspotsA biodiversity hotspot is a region with a high level of species richness and endemism that is under significant threat from human activities.The concept of…
Levels of biodiversity: Genetic, species, ecosystemIntroduction to BiodiversityBiodiversity refers to the variety of life forms on Earth, encompassing all living organisms and ecosystems.It is crucial for the functioning of ecosystems and the…
Wetlands and mangroves: Importance and threatsWetlandsWetlands are ecosystems where water is the primary factor controlling the environment and the associated plant and animal life.They include areas like marshes, swamps, bogs, and fens.…
Aquatic ecosystems: Freshwater, marineAquatic ecosystems are water-based ecosystems where organisms interact with the aquatic environment.They are classified into freshwater and marine ecosystems based on salinity levels.Freshwater…
Terrestrial ecosystems: Forests, grasslands, desertsTerrestrial ecosystems are land-based ecosystems where organisms interact with the environment.These ecosystems are influenced by climatic factors such as temperature, rainfall, and sunlight.…
Food chains, food webs, and ecological pyramidsA food chain is a linear sequence of organisms through which energy and nutrients flow in an ecosystem.Food chains start with producers, such as plants, which convert solar energy into chemical…
Functions of ecosystems: Energy flow, nutrient cyclingEcosystems perform essential functions that sustain life on Earth.Two primary functions of ecosystems are energy flow and nutrient cycling.Energy flow refers to the transfer of energy through…
Definition and structure: Producers, consumers, decomposersAn ecosystem is a community of living organisms interacting with each other and their non-living environment.The term "ecosystem" was first introduced by A.G.