Types of Ecosystem


Types of Ecosystem

There are two main types of ecosystems. Listed below are the types and examples of the ecosystem.

  1. Natural ecosystem – It is a naturally produced biological environment found in nature. It includes deserts, forests, grasslands, lakes, mountains, ponds, rivers, oceans, etc.
  2. Artificial ecosystem – It is an artificial environment which is created and maintained by man. It includes an aquarium, crop fields, gardens, parks, zoo, etc.

The components of the environment are mainly divided into two categories.

  • Biotic environment–It includes all living organisms such as animals, birds, forests, insects, reptiles and microorganisms like algae, bacteria, fungus, viruses, etc.
  • Abiotic environment– It includes all non-living components such as air, cloud, dust, land, mountains, rivers, temperature, humidity, water, water vapour, sand, etc.

Abiotic Components

Non-living chemical and physical components of the environment like the soil, air, water, temperature, etc.

Biotic Components

Living organisms of the environment like plants, animals, microbes and fungi.

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