Ecosystem

By: Group 6
 Ecosystem Introduction

What is Ecosystem?

An ecosystem is a large community of living organisms

(plants, animals and microbes) in a particular area.
The living and physical components are linked together through
nutrient cycles and energy flows. Ecosystems are of any size,
but usually they are in particular places.

Ecosystem is considered the basic structural and functional

unit of ecology.
Components of Ecosystem

Biotic Abiotic
 Biotic Components

(Living Things)
The Biotic components in an ecosystem are
bound together by a need for food. Based on
their roles in the feeding relationship, they are
basically classified into major groups.
 Three Major Groups of Biotic
Components
Producers: Organisms that have ability to
manufacture their own food from simple
inorganic substances
Consumers: Referred to as heterotrophs ,
from Greek words heteros meaning
“other” and trophikos, meaning “nursing”
or “feeding”.
Decomposers: is an organism that
decomposes, or breaks down, organic
material such as the remains of dead
organisms.
 Abiotic Components

The basic features of any ecosystem are

determined to a large extent by its
abiotic or nonliving components.

In terrestrial ecosystems, three major

factors constitute these abiotic
components, namely: “climate, soil, and
topography”
 Three Major Factors of Abiotic
Components
Climate: factors that have significant
effects on the ecosystem are light,
temperature, water and wind.
Edaphic Factors: pertain to “soil
factors”, They include mineral
nitrients, moisture content and
acidity of the soil.
Topography: The surface relief of the
land or topography is another
aspect of the physical environtment
which influences the distribution of
biotic communities on land.
Kinds of Ecosystem
 Kinds of Ecosystem
This are the types of Ecosystem:
Tropical Rainforest Ecosystems
Temperate Forest Ecosystems
Taiga Ecosystems
Grassland Ecosystems
Desert Ecosystems
Tundra Ecosystems
Stillwater Ecosystems
River and Stream Ecosystems
Littoral Zones
Coral Reefs
How to take good care of our ecosystem?

 Reduce, reuse, and recycle. Cut down on what you throw away. Follow the three
"R's" to conserve natural resources and landfill space.
 Volunteer. Volunteer for cleanups in your community. You can get involved in
protecting your watershed, too.
 Educate. When you further your own education, you can help others understand the
importance and value of our natural resources.
 Conserve water. The less water you use, the less runoff and wastewater that
eventually end up in the ocean.
 Choose sustainable
 Shop wisely. Buy less plastic and bring a reusable shopping bag.
 Use long-lasting light bulbs. Energy efficient light bulbs reduce greenhouse gas
emissions. Also flip the light switch off when you leave the room!
 Plant a tree. Trees provide food and oxygen. They help save energy, clean the air, and
help combat climate change.
 Don't send chemicals into our waterways. Choose non-toxic chemicals in the home
and office.

We can take good care of our ecosystem by doing this but we can
take good care of it by disciplining our selves and respecting the
environment and joining some activities about ecosystem or
environment.
 Group 6 Members

Nathaniel Adlao Clarence Josh Rubilla Prince Ayl Espiritu

Gjihun Lemony Realino Elisha Arancon

Science Teacher

Mrs. Aryne C. Luzano