Overview Discussions of different types of ecosystems often include the many species of plants and animals that are native to a particular biome, with one important exception: the human animals…
read moreOverview Biomes are environments that usually have similar climate, physical conditions, and broad general features. Similar organisms tend to gather in areas where they can thrive, because the climate and…
read moreOverview An ecosystem is an assembly of everything that is in a particular area, both living creatures and nonliving elements. Some ecosystems, such as a square meter of forest, are…
read moreOverview Coral reef environments are among the most biologically diverse and productive marine habitats of the ocean ecosystem. The plants and animals live in balance and mutual dependence with one…
read moreOverview Plankton include many organisms that live on near the surface of water, and float with the currents. There are types of freshwater plankton that live in lakes, while saltwater…
read moreOverview Wetlands are ecosystems where the land is covered by water or near water. The water may be standing or flowing slowly, or the soil may be moist enough for…
read moreOverview The ocean zones are divided according to their distance from the shore and the depth of the ocean. The area closest to the shore includes the intertidal zone and…
read moreOverview The role of climate, the average weather conditions at a particular location and time, has a large effect on the plants and animals that live in a particular area.…
read moreOverview Seed plants have three main parts that serve specialized functions: roots, stems, and leaves. Roots help to anchor the plant in the ground as well as absorbing water and…
read moreOverview Carbon compounds are essential to life, and are the basis of organic chemistry. Carbon is a versatile element that can form bonds with other elements that are necessary to…
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