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Ecosystem function

Ecosystem function

The collective intraspecific and interspecific interactions of the biota, such as primary and secondary production and mutualistic relationships.

The interactions between organisms and the physical environment, such as nutrient cycling, soil development, water budgeting, and flammability.


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A Monkey's Uncle

... world? why create unique carriers? why create such intricate/complex ecosystems? organisms are active within the ecosystem, changing it, why would ... people with very serious psychological problems causing them not to function rationally (and institutionalised because of it) still manifest ...

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by JDavidE
Sat Mar 17, 2007 10:35 pm
 
Forum: Evolution
Topic: A Monkey's Uncle
Replies: 26
Views: 5283

Re: A Monkey's Uncle

... other weather phenomena that could be attributed to the bodily functions of the mythical dragon. Anyone trying to prove that simple heat ... don’t think it matters to DNA either. - we already know that within an ecosystem there are species that are important for the functioning of that ...

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by narrowstaircase
Wed Mar 14, 2007 5:03 am
 
Forum: Evolution
Topic: A Monkey's Uncle
Replies: 26
Views: 5283

evolution - in the details

... hardware device with all the necessary components with which to function. A form of "software" must also be present within an organism ... on how well the newly changed/evolved/developed organism fits into its ecosystem. if it fits well the change stays. if it doesnt the organism is ...

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by narrowstaircase
Sat Oct 28, 2006 11:39 am
 
Forum: Evolution
Topic: evolution - in the details
Replies: 19
Views: 3420

Discovering New Species

... without us ever knowing that they existed. We do not know what their function is in the ecosystem, is it a keystone species, was it a predator, a parasite, did it influence other ...

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by camilla
Wed Mar 22, 2006 7:00 pm
 
Forum: Ecology
Topic: Discovering New Species
Replies: 13
Views: 4731

hear the spring peepers-endangered

... that the deformities were simply due to natural variability in the ecosystem and occurred naturally. They suggested that the rates of deformities ... as they become organized into tissue. Each cell knows its place and its function in the overall organization of the tissue. As I have said, test ...

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by AstusAleator
Mon Mar 06, 2006 8:40 pm
 
Forum: Ecology
Topic: hear the spring peepers-endangered
Replies: 44
Views: 8256


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