Which one of the following is the best description of the term ‘ecosystem’

2015

Ecological Theory, Environment

Which one of the following is the best description of the term ‘ecosystem’?

(a)

A community of organisms interacting with one another

(b)

That part of the Earth which is inhabited by living organisms

(c)

A community of organisms together with the environment in which they live

(d)

The flora and fauna of a geographical area

Explanation

An ecosystem is a community of living organisms in conjunction with the non-living components of their environment, interacting as a system. These biotic and abiotic components are regarded as linked together through nutrient cycles and energy flows.Tikdam: organism + environment + their interaction