What -are the functions of an ecosystem?

Ecosystem is the interaction of living things with themselves and with the surrounding environment. It's functions in 4 main aspects:

1. Productivity- there should be a balance between the amount of food produced and consumed.


2. Decomposition- The dead and decay matter has to be decomposed successfully to replenish the environment with nutrients.


3. Energy flow- the transfer of energy from one trophic level to another has to follow 10% rule to sustain life.


4. The nutrient cycling-the connection of various components of the ecosystem should be proper to get back the depleted nutrients in the environment.


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