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| Pronunciation: | E-kO-sis-tim |
| Definition : | All of the living and non-living parts of a given area in nature and their relationship to one another. |
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All organisms within an ecosystem depend on one another, directly or indirectly. An example of indirect dependence: a curve in a river captures cool breezes that are perfect for attracting a certain type of fly. An example of direct dependence : a bird eats only a certain type of fly. |