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ecosystem is coined form a Greek word meaning s,, , a, , =, , Ecosystem is the basic functional” a4. The t, , , , , ome., , Definition, , one another and with their non living envire, another and with their non- living, environment ee, , energy and matter. : XS .", oo, Example a, , Animals cannot syfttygsis their food directly) but

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ES OF ECOSYSTEM- Natutal eco, , Natural ecosystems operate themselves ee. conditions., Based on habitat types, it can be further classified into three types., ei 1, Terrestrial ecosystem, This ecosystem is related to, Example, Grassland ecosystem, forest ecos, 2. Aquatic ecosystem, This ecosystem is relat ified into, two types based on salt content., ¢Fresh water ecosystem, (i)Running water ecosystems., Examples, Rivers, Streams ~~ hr, (b) Standing water ecosystems, Examples, Pond, lake, (ii) Marine ecosystem, Example :, Seas and sea shores, _ __

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ry Man —- made (or) Artificial ecosystems, Artificial ecosystem is, man himself., , Example, Croplands, garde