The Biosphere: What Is an Ecosystem?

The video explains the concept of wetlands, specifically marshes, which are areas with standing water and non-woody plants. It describes the diverse wildlife found in marshes, including birds, fish, amphibians, and mammals. The video further defines an ecosystem as a community of living things interacting with each other and their environment, highlighting that most places on Earth can be considered ecosystems. It concludes by discussing the characteristics and boundaries of ecosystems.

Explain what an ecosystem is and how living things interact within it.

What are the differences between living and nonliving things in an ecosystem?