CORAL REEFS
July 27, 2022An ecosystem is composed of a biological community of organisms and their environment. Ecosystems are influenced by a variety of factors including the availability of resources such as light, food and water. Other factors that shape an ecosystem are topography, soil composition and climate. There are many types of ecosystems with unique environmental characteristics and species that live there.
Ecosystems can be classified into two main categories: terrestrial ecosystems and aquatic ecosystems. Terrestrial ecosystems are located on land masses and cover approximately 28% of Earth’s surface. Examples of terrestrial ecosystems include desert, tundra, rainforest and alpine regions.
Aquatic ecosystems are located within a watery environment (aquatic environment) and cover more than 70% of Earth’s surface. Examples of aquatic ecosystems include lakes, ponds, bogs, rivers, estuaries and the open ocean.
Information About Aquatic Ecosystem
