Components of an Ecosystem

 Macroecosystems
called biomes cover large geographical area.
ex. Desert, Grassland, Forest, or Ocean
 Microecosystem
can be found within a large ecosystem.
ex. floor of forest, fallen or decaying log where colony
of termites live, potted plants in your garden.
 Climatic Factors
-pertain to the factors in the environment that affect the weather.
These factors include the following:
a. Light – visible portion of solar radiation
b. Temperature
Endothermic animals are those with stable body
temperature.
Exothermic have unstable body temperature.
c. Water
Hydrophytes – plant that live in water
Mesophytes – plants that live even within moderate water.
Xerophytes – plant that live in a very dry environment.
d. Wind
Edaphic Factors

 Soil Texture
 Clay soil
 Sandy soil
 Loam soil
 Soil PH
 Humus Content
Topographic Factors
 Topography ( Landscape)
 Direction ( Where the area is facing)