The "cleanup crew" (fungi/bacteria) that turns waste back into soil, closing the loop. IV. Boundaries and Scales Micro-Ecosystem: A single fallen log or a tide pool. Meso-Ecosystem: A lake or a specific forest.
How plants capture sunlight (Photosynthesis) to create the "batteries" of the ecosystem. Ecosystems Episode 1: What is an ecosystem?
Explain the concept of . If one part is removed (like a predator or a water source), the whole system wobbles. The "cleanup crew" (fungi/bacteria) that turns waste back
Compare an ecosystem to a city. A city needs infrastructure (water/power), residents (people), and jobs (roles). If the power goes out or the grocery stores empty, the city fails. the city fails.