Types of ecosystem

Classification of Ecosystem

Natural ecosystem

In natural ecosystem, all its functions are happened without any human intervention. Examples are Forest, grass land, desert, river, lake, pond, ocean, estuary etc.

Artificial ecosystem

Artificial ecosystem required to be maintained by human being for its survival. Examples are artificial ponds, garden, well, agricultural land, aquarium etc.


 Forest ecosystem:- A forest ecosystem consist of several plants, animals and microorganisms that live in coordination with the abiotic factors of the environment.


Grass land ecosystem:- In a grass land ecosystem, the vegetation is dominated by grasses and herbs.


Desert ecosystem:- These are regions with very little rainfall and the temperature is high.


Aquatic ecosystem:- Aquatic ecosystems present in a body of water. These can be further divide into two types, namely:

 

1)  Fresh water ecosystem

2)  Marine water ecosystem


Fresh water ecosystem


It is an aquatic ecosystem that includes lakes, ponds,

rivers, streams and wetlands


Marine water ecosystem

It includes seas and oceans. These have a larger salt

content and greater biodiversity in comparison to the

fresh water ecosystem


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