ECOSYTEM

Components of an Ecosystem
COMPONENTS OF AN
ECOSYSTEM
 Macroecosystems

called biomes cover large geographical area.

ex. Desert, Grassland, Forest, or Ocean
 Microecosystem
can be found within a large ecosystem.
ex. floor of forest, fallen or decaying log where
colony of termites live, potted plants in your
garden.
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 Climatic Factors
-pertain to the factors in the environment that affect the
weather. These factors include the following:
a. Light – visible portion of solar radiation
b. Temperature
Endothermic animals are those with stable body
temperature.
Exothermic have unstable body temperature.
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c. Water
Hydrophytes – plant that live in water
Mesophytes – plants that live even within moderate water.
Xerophytes – plant that live in a very dry environment.
d. Wind
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Edaphic Factors

 Soil Texture
 Clay soil
 Sandy soil
 Loam soil
 Soil PH
 Humus Content
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Topographic Factors
 Topography ( Landscape)
 Direction ( Where the area is facing)