Ecosystem

Chemical weathering

Chemical weathering: Definition and description

Introduction Weathering is a process of breaking rocks and complex matter in the environment into simple substances under the influence of the atmosphere.  There are three types of weathering. These are physical weathering or mechanical weathering, chemical weathering, and biological weathering. Below is a discussion of chemical weathering.  The physio-chemical conditions of the rock layer

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population composition

Population composition: definition and factors

Introduction Population refers to people living and interacting in a particular area or region. It is a very important factor for geographical boundaries. The population can not remain stable due to birth rate, death rate, migration, etc and therefore the concept of population is highly dynamic. Thus the population composition depends upon some important factors.

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Biotic components of Grassland ecosystem

Biotic components of Grassland ecosystem

Introduction Biotic components of the grassland ecosystem refer to the various biological ingredients of the grassland ecosystem. They are the living parts of an ecosystem comprising plants, animals, fungi, and microorganisms. An ecosystem is a functional unit of nature, where living organisms interact among themselves and also with their surrounding physical environment. It is an

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Decomposers in grassland

Decomposers in grassland: Role and types

Introduction Decomposers in grassland refer to the microorganisms of the grassland region that decomposed the animal’s and plant’s bodies. Grassland is an area where different types of plants, animals, and microorganisms live and they are related to each other. All the animals present in grassland depend on plants for food. Decomposers depend on the carcasses

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habitat and environment

What is the distinction between habitat and environment?

Introduction Everything which surrounds us may be referred to as the environment. Habitat is the natural home or environment of a plant, animal, or another organism. It is a specific space located in the environment, therefore they are interrelated. Here is a discussion of what is the distinction between habitat and environment. Habitat and environment

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