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Decomposition: Processes and Factors

In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Subject Matter of Decomposition 2. Processes of Decomposition 3. Factors. Subject Matter of Decomposition: Decomposers and transformers are the living components of the ecosystem and they are fungi and bacteria. Decomposers attack the dead remains of producers and consumers and degrade the complex organic substances into simpler compounds. The simple organic matters [...]

By |2016-09-16T08:08:33+00:00September 16, 2016|Ecosystem|Comments Off on Decomposition: Processes and Factors

3 Main Components of Biosphere

The following points highlight the three main components of biosphere. The components are: 1. Hydrosphere 2. Atmosphere 3. Lithosphere. Components # 1. Hydrosphere: It includes water in the oceans, lakes, ponds, etc., and covers about 73% area of the earth's surface. Water is the major inorganic nutrient needed by all living organisms, hence, water is essential to all life. First [...]

By |2016-09-16T08:08:31+00:00September 16, 2016|Ecosystem|Comments Off on 3 Main Components of Biosphere

Top 6 Types of Natural Ecosystems | Ecology

The following points highlight the top six types of natural ecosystems. The types are: 1. Forests 2. Grasslands 3. Wetlands 4. Mangroves 5. Coral Reefs 6. Deserts. Natural Ecosystem: Type # 1. Forests: India is endowed with diverse forest types ranging from the tropical wet evergreen forests in North-Eastern to the tropical thorn forests in the Central and Western India. [...]

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