Aspects of Ecosystem

Aspects of Ecosystem

The eco-system can be defined as any spatial or organizational unit including living
organisms and non-living substances interacting to produce an exchange of materials between the living and non-living parts. The eco-system can be studied from either structural or functional aspects.

1. Structural Aspect
The structural aspects of ecosystem include a description of the arrangement, types and numbers of species and their life histories, along with a description of the physical features of the environment.

2. Functional
The functional aspects of the ecosystem include the flow of energy and the cycling of nutrients.