A Balanced Ecosystem - An Aquarium The term ecosystem describes both the living and non-living components of an area that interact with one another. All the components are inter-dependant in some way with each other. An ecosystem may be aquatic or terrestrial. In an aquatic ecosystem rocks are needed for shelter and plants provide oxygen for fish. An ecosystem is balanced when the natural animals and plants and non-living components are in harmony- i.e. there is nothing to disturb the balance.
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contains lipids‚ the dye will colour the lipids red. The Grease Spot test can also be used identify the presence of lipids in a sample. Lipids make unglazed paper‚ such as the outside of a paper bag‚ translucent. Phospholipids have a very similar structure to triglycerides. However‚ in phospholipids‚ an additional functional group containing a phosphate group replaces one of the fatty acids. They are the main component of the cell membranes of every cell in
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the study of ‘Species Diversity and Ecosystem Stability’ of the New Amsterdam Secondary School’s Eastern Field. This study was carried out by yours truly‚ Cynthia Rutherford‚ from the 26th January‚ 2011 to 5th February‚ 2011. Even though the study was done over a short period of time‚ I do hope that it will be lots of benefit to you the readers and edify you of our environment. Thank you. Title The title of this study is: ‘Species Diversity and Ecosystem Stability’ Problem Statement
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Each cell can be regarded as a metabolic compartment‚ as separate place where the chemical processes of that cell occur‚ the cell is made up of different organelles each specifically designed to carry out their function‚ and this is known as a cells ultrastrucure. All cells have a cell surface membrane; these are made up of phospholipids and make up a bilayer. A phospholipid has a hydrophilic head and a hydrophobic tail which is made up of 2 fatty acid chains; these are arranged is two layers with
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Ecosystem is a community of living organisms (plants‚ animals and microbes) in conjunction with the nonliving components of their environment (things like air‚ water and mineral soil)‚ interacting as a system. These components are regarded as linked together through nutrient cycles and energy flows. As ecosystems are defined by the network of interactions among organisms‚ and between organisms and their environment‚ they can come in any size but usually encompass specific‚ limited spaces (although
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vulnerability of a selected ecosystem? The Mojave Desert is a world famous desert that occupies a significant amount of California and smaller parts in surrounding states. Covering thousands of square kilometers‚ the ecosystems can range from 100 meters below sea level up to 2000 meters above sea level. The biophysical interactions within these ecosystems such as earth movements‚ soil formation‚ weather and climate lead to very diverse environments‚ along with the many biotic factors. With the rapidly
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Colonisation and Succession in an Ecosystem 1. Ecosystem is a community of organisms which interact with their non-living environment and function as a unit. 2. Habitat is a natural environment where organisms live. Also provide shelter‚ food‚ living space‚ nesting sites and mates. 3. Species is a group of organisms that look alike and have similar characteristics‚ share the same roles in an ecosystem and are capable of interbreeding to produce fertile offspring. 4. Population is
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Freshwater Aquatic Ecosystems This paper will discuss freshwater aquatic ecosystem. It will identify impacts associated with agriculture‚ the effects that a growing human population may have on that ecosystem’s resources‚ including loss or harm to populations of wild species‚ sustainability and conservation of natural resources in freshwater aquatic ecosystem‚ risks and benefits of extracting or using one type of nonrenewable and one type of renewable energy resource‚ assess management practices
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a Forest Ecosystem? Forests are important ecosystems that provide environmental and economic benefits. Forest ecosystems are unique environments and are categorized based on the types and ages of trees‚ climate and soil. They impact the environment at scales ranging from local to regional‚ by influencing climate‚ nutrient dynamics and water movement. Forests are found all over the world‚ and they provide valuable economic and environmental services. Information About a Forest Ecosystem A forest
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Polymers have different structures. They also have different functions. Describe how the structures of different polymers relate to their function? Polymers a large molecules made up of a chain of smaller molecules‚ known as monomers. The monomers that a polymer is made up of decide its structure and therefore it’s function. These monomers are linked and coiled in a very specific manor giving the polymer a specific tertiary structure (an extensively coiled and linked polymer chain caused as a
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