Biology
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ISBN: 9781260487947
Author: BROOKER
Publisher: MCG
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Chapter 60.2, Problem 4EQ
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To determine: The relationship between species richness and ecosystem function that supports the results.
Introduction: Ecosystem is defined as the interaction between the living (biotic) and nonliving (abiotic) components present in the environment. These interactions are important for the proper flow of nutrients and energy in a system. Different organisms of the ecosystem contribute in a different way and richness or absence of any one species have a great effect on the functioning of the ecosystem.
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