Aquatic Ecosystems

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What is an aquatic ecosystem?

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An aquatic ecosystem is a community of living organisms (plants, animals, and microorganisms) that interact with each other and their environment in water bodies such as oceans, rivers, lakes, and wetlands.

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What does salinity mean in aquatic ecosystems?

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Salinity refers to the concentration of salt in water, which affects the types of organisms that can live in that environment.

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What is the law of conservation of energy?

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The law of conservation of energy states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another. In ecosystems, energy flows from producers to consumers.

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What is a food web?

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A food web is a complex network of feeding relationships among various organisms in an ecosystem, showing how energy and nutrients flow through the environment.

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What is the role of a producer in an ecosystem?

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A producer is an organism that makes its own food, usually through photosynthesis, and serves as a primary source of energy for consumers.

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What is an abiotic factor?

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An abiotic factor is a non-living component of an ecosystem, such as water, sunlight, temperature, and minerals, that influences living organisms.

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What is a consumer in an ecosystem?

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A consumer is an organism that cannot produce its own food and must eat other organisms (plants or animals) to obtain energy.

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What is deforestation?

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Deforestation is the clearing or thinning of forests, often resulting in damage to the quality of the land and loss of habitat for many species.

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What is pollution?

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Pollution is the introduction of harmful substances or products into the environment, which can negatively affect ecosystems and living organisms.

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What is a carnivore?

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A carnivore is an animal that primarily eats other animals for energy.