Ecosystem
Definition: An ecosystem refers to one or more communities which interact with their abiotic (non-living factors such as soil, wind, temperature, water etc) physical and chemical environment.
Example- Forest ecosystem, Aquatic ecosystem, Desert ecosystem etc.
Five Levels of Ecology
The five levels of ecology indicate various ecological levels of organization which is necessary for the survival of life on the earth. An ecosystem also displays interactions on ecological levels between different organisms. The energy flow occurs within ecological levels as bigger organisms eat up smaller organisms. In this article, we will cover the five levels of ecology in order from smallest to largest.
Table of Content
- Five Levels of Ecology Definition
- What are the Ecological Level of Organization?
- Organisms/ Individuals
- Population
- Community
- Ecosystem
- Biosphere
- What are the 5 Ecological Levels Interactions?
- Energy flow between Ecological Levels