The entire variety of species that are found in an ecosystem.
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Variety of different ecosystems or habitats which exists in a certain area. This takes into consideration abiotic and biotic components.
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Energy is passed along through the ecosystem as food in a food chain or in a more complex food web.
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Variety within a species from molecular level. The more variation in genetic make up the more easily populations are able to adapt to changing environments.
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Have a major and widespread impact
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This is the surface layer of vegetation, which over time breaks down to become humus.
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Affect ecosystems on a smaller scale and their relative importance varies from place to place.
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Individual members of a certain species that are found in an ecosystem.
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The variety and number of different species in one area. The more species the better functioning of the ecosystem.
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This is the safe level of harvest that can be hunted/caught/utilised without harming the ecosystem.
