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● Example: A coral reef ecosystem includes fish, coral,

water, and ________________.
v. Biosphere:
● The global sum of all ecosystems.
● Example: The entire planet Earth as a living
_________________.
3. Ecosystems Have Living and Nonliving Components
a. Ecosystems can be of various sizes involving all different living organisms.
b. What are the two specific features necessary to construct an ecosystem?
i. Living components (biotic)
● Examples:
ii. Non-living components (abiotic)
● Examples:
4. Energy and Chemicals Flow within Ecosystems
a. The flow or pathway that energy takes in an ecosystem reflects important
characteristics of that particular ecosystem. Regardless of the type of
ecosystem, the energy to support all life comes from the ___________.
b. Solar energy undergoes many transformations as it passes through an
ecosystem. The various levels are referred to as ____________ levels.
c. Food Chains: Define each level of energy flow and give an example.
i. Producers:
ii. Primary consumers:
● A primary consumer is also called a __________________.1-4

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  1. Example: A coral reef ecosystem includes fish, coral, water, and microorganisms.

  2. v. Biosphere:

    • The global sum of all ecosystems.
    • Example: The entire planet Earth as a living organism.

  3. Ecosystems Have Living and Nonliving Components a. Ecosystems can be of various sizes involving all different living organisms. b. What are the two specific features necessary to construct an ecosystem? i. Living components (biotic)

    • Examples: Plants, animals, fungi, bacteria. ii. Non-living components (abiotic)
    • Examples: Water, air, soil, sunlight, minerals.

  4. Energy and Chemicals Flow within Ecosystems a. The flow or pathway that energy takes in an ecosystem reflects important characteristics of that particular ecosystem. Regardless of the type of ecosystem, the energy to support all life comes from the sun. b. Solar energy undergoes many transformations as it passes through an ecosystem. The various levels are referred to as trophic levels. c. Food Chains: Define each level of energy flow and give an example. i. Producers: Organisms that produce their own food through photosynthesis or chemosynthesis. Example: Plants, phytoplankton. ii. Primary consumers: Organisms that consume producers. Example: Herbivores like deer, rabbits.

    • A primary consumer is also called a herbivore.