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For example :
(a) a population of monkeys on a
tree
(b) a population of lions in a
grassland
A community is made up of different
populations of organisms living together
and interacting with one another in the
same habitat.
For example:
(a) a pond community consists of fish,
plant, tadpole, and insect populations
(b) a grassland community consists of
herbivorous and carnivorous animals,
trees and grass.
An ecosystem is formed when different
communities interact with one another and
their environment in a habitat.
An ecosystems contain both living and non
living components.
Some examples for an ecosystem is cities,
towns, forests, seashores, rivers,
mountains and grasslands.
An ecosystems can contain several
different habitats
Non-living components
living components
Rain forest ecosystems
INTERACTION IN AN ENVIRONMENT
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For example;
(a) owls and snakes eat rats
(b) rearing guppies in a pond to eat
mosquito larvae
(c) rearing cats to eliminate rats
Owls are used in paddy field to catch rats
Advantage of biological control
(a) does not pollute the environment
(b) does not kill other pests because
natural enemies are used
(c) is cheap and safe to use
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A green consumer
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a producer that only
eats plants
Tertiary
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Secondary
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Primary
consumer
Producer
3. When the pyramid goes higher, the size
of the organisms increases while the
number of the organisms decreases.
From the base of the pyramid to
the top:
(a) the number of organisms
decrease
(b) the size of the organisms
increase
(c) more energy is lost
Energy flow