Ecology

Ecosphere: This is a broader term that refers to the entire area on and around the Earth where life exists, encompassing all living organisms and their environment.

Ecoboundary: While "ecoboundary" might seem to fit, it's not a standard scientific term. "Ecotone" is the more established term for a boundary or transition zone between ecosystems.

Ecotwin: This is a term used in the context of Applied Materials, referring to a digital twin platform for energy and chemical consumption in semiconductor manufacturing. It is not related to the concept of a transition zone between ecosystems.

Ecotone: An ecotone is the transitional zone between two different ecosystems or communities, where species from both ecosystems can be found. Examples include marshlands between a river and its bank, or the boundary between a forest and a grassland.

Ecosphere: The term "ecosphere" can refer to a sealed, self-sustaining ecosystem in a glass jar or bottle, or it can be used to describe the biosphere as a whole.

Arcade: An arcade is a covered walkway, often lined with shops, and is not directly related to ecological concepts.

Ecotone: An ecotone is the transitional zone between two different ecosystems or communities, where species from both ecosystems can be found. Examples include marshlands between a river and its bank, or the boundary between a forest and a grassland.

Ecosphere: The term "ecosphere" can refer to a sealed, self-sustaining ecosystem in a glass jar or bottle, or it can be used to describe the biosphere as a whole.

Arcade: An arcade is a covered walkway, often lined with shops, and is not directly related to ecological concepts.

The oceans are thought to have been the environment where life first emerged on Earth. Oceans cover over 70% of the Earth's surface and contain a significant portion of the planet's water and habitable space.

Certain regions, like coral reefs and the Coral Triangle, are known for their incredibly high biodiversity, supporting a vast array of marine life. Oceans play a crucial role in regulating the Earth's climate, producing oxygen, and supporting human livelihoods through fishing, tourism, and transportation.

The oceans are thought to have been the environment where life first emerged on Earth. Oceans cover over 70% of the Earth's surface and contain a significant portion of the planet's water and habitable space.

Certain regions, like coral reefs and the Coral Triangle, are known for their incredibly high biodiversity, supporting a vast array of marine life. Oceans play a crucial role in regulating the Earth's climate, producing oxygen, and supporting human livelihoods through fishing, tourism, and transportation.

Mangroves: These coastal ecosystems are highly productive due to their location, abundant sunlight, and nutrient-rich environments.

Grasslands: Grasslands also exhibit high productivity, supporting a diverse range of herbivores.

Lakes: Lakes have moderate productivity, relying on external sources of nutrients and sunlight.

Oceans: Oceans, particularly the open ocean, have the lowest productivity due to their vast size, nutrient-poor waters, and limited sunlight penetration.

An ecological niche is the role and position of a species in its environment, describing how it interacts with resources and competitors and how it affects these factors. It includes how a species grows when resources are abundant and threats are minimal and how it competes for resources, serves as prey, and hunts for food.

A species' niche depends on biotic factors like food and predators and abiotic factors such as temperature, soil nutrients, and light. For example, dung beetles eat dung and store it for their larvae, which helps recycle nutrients and aerate the soil.