ECOSYSTEM AND ITS IMPORTANCE
Keywords:
Ecosystem, Biodiversity, Biotic factors, Abiotic factors, Climate regulation, Conservation, Human impact, Sustainability, Ecosystem services, Habitat destruction, Carbon sequestration, Degradation, Restoration, Reforestation, Overexploitation, Environmental impact.Abstract
Ecosystems are intricate, self-sustaining systems in which living organisms interact with each other and their physical environment, forming a complex and interdependent web of life. These ecosystems, ranging from small ponds and forests to vast oceans and rainforests, are the foundation of biodiversity and provide a variety of essential services that are critical for the survival of all species on Earth. However, human activities such as deforestation, pollution, and overexploitation of resources have led to ecosystem degradation, causing significant loss of biodiversity and climate imbalances. This article explores the essential role of ecosystems in maintaining ecological balance, their economic importance, the threats they face, and the various strategies for their conservation and restoration.
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