Pomida, Ivan Paul F.

BSBAMM 1E

Group 7

Kind of ecosystem and communities'

Title: Functional Components of an Ecosystem

Objectives:

• Recognize how an ecosystem works.

• Appreciate the significance of ecosystem processes

• To solve issues in the real world, apply what you have learned.

Introduction:

The functional elements of an ecosystem will be discussed in this discussion forum.

We'll decode technical lingo like energy flow, decomposition, and productivity.

in an ecosystem, and be aware of how nutrients cycle. Additionally, we'll go over the

The significance of these activities for the survival of living things within an ecosystem.

Body of the Presentation:

features of the ecosystem;

Productivity is the measure of how much biomass an ecosystem's plants produce.

It is the primary source of energy for all organisms living in the ecosystem. a greater

The more diverse and numerous the living organisms are, the more productive a given
ecosystem is.

there.

Energy flow is the flow of energy from the sun to various organisms in an ecosystem.

producers, followed by herbivores, carnivores, and ultimately decomposers.

The ecosystem's entire population of living things depends on this process to survive.
Decomposition is the process by which decayed organic matter is converted into simpler
compounds that

can be recycled by the ecosystem's living creatures. Decomposition plays a key role in

bringing nutrients back to the soil, enabling the growth and productivity of plants.

Nutrient Cycling - the movement of essential nutrients, such as nitrogen, phosphorus,

and carbon, through an ecosystem. The process involves the uptake of nutrients by

plants, the transfer of nutrients to herbivores and carnivores, and the return of nutrients

to the soil through decomposition.

Application:

Ecosystem function theories are fundamental to the applied sciences, including

agriculture, ecology, and conservation biology. Understanding how a works

Making informed decisions about how to manage natural resources and

preserving an ecosystem's biodiversity. Knowing, for example, the function of

Decomposition in the cycle of nutrients can aid in the development of sustainable farming
techniques.

that enhance productivity and soil health.

Law and Orders:

In order to safeguard an ecosystem's functions, there are laws and regulations.

example laws include the Endangered Species Act and the Clean Water Act.. These laws
seek to

maintain the integrity of natural resources and preserve biodiversity for the benefit of

generations today and in the future.

Reference:

Odum, E. P. (1997). Ecology

Millennium Ecosystem Assessment (2005). Ecosystems and Human Well-Being:

Synthesis. Island Press.