Ecotone and Edge Effect – An Overview
Ecotone An ecotone is a transitional zone between two distinct ecosystems, where species from both coexist and interact. It is […]
ECOLOGY
Nitrogen Fixation; Types and Importance
Nitrogen fixation is the process of transformation of atmospheric free nitrogen (N2) into nitrogenous components that can be used by
Nitrogen Cycle; Its 5 Stages and Importance
The nitrogen cycle is a biogeochemical process where nitrogen is converted into various chemical forms as it circulates through the
Ecads(Ecophenes), Ecotypes and Ecospecies
Ecads(Ecophenes) Ecads(ecophenes), refers to a population of plants from the same genetic stock that exhibit noticeable phenotypic differences, such as
Ecological Niche; Types, Importance and Examples
Ecological niche can be defined the specific location where an organism lives or the role or function of a species
Ecotype; Characteristics, Types and Significance
Definition and Meaning An ecotype refers to a genetically similar variety, population, or race within a species that is specifically
Ecology; Types and Importance
Definition and Meaning Ecology is a scientific discipline that explores the interactions between organisms, their habitats, and the living and
Xerosere and Stages of Xerosere
Xerosere, also known as xerarch succession, is a vegetational succession which develops in xeric environments such as sand dunes, deserts
Hydrosere and Stages of Hydrosere
Hydrosere also known as hydarch succession, is the series of gradual change in biotic community that takes place within aquatic
Abiotic Components of an Ecosystem
Abiotic components of an ecosystem are the non-living factors of an ecosystem which includes climatic, edaphic and topographic factors. Abiotic
Ecological Succession; Types, Process and Climax Theories
Ecological succession is the slow and gradual process by which one type of community gradually replaces another due to changes
Ecosystem; Definition, Meaning and It’s Structural and Functional Aspects
Introduction An ecosystem refers to a specific area or habitat where living organisms co-exist and interact with each other and