Web of Life

Ecosystems are dynamic networks where living organisms interact with each other and the physical environment.

Main Interactions

• Food Chains and Webs: Show how energy flows from producers to consumers and decomposers.
• Symbiosis: Includes mutualism, commensalism, and parasitism.
• Biogeochemical Cycles: Water, carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorus cycles recycle essential elements.

Real-World Connections

• Deforestation can disrupt food webs and reduce biodiversity.
• Coral reefs are affected by changes in water temperature and acidity.

Why It Matters

Understanding these interactions helps us protect environments and manage resources wisely.