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Difference Environment Ecology Ecosystem

The document outlines the differences between environment, ecology, and ecosystem. Environment refers to the external surroundings influencing living organisms, ecology is the study of interactions between organisms and their environment, while ecosystem is a functional unit where biotic and abiotic components interact. It also highlights the scope, focus, components, examples, and scientific aspects of each term.

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Difference Environment Ecology Ecosystem

The document outlines the differences between environment, ecology, and ecosystem. Environment refers to the external surroundings influencing living organisms, ecology is the study of interactions between organisms and their environment, while ecosystem is a functional unit where biotic and abiotic components interact. It also highlights the scope, focus, components, examples, and scientific aspects of each term.

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Difference between Environment, Ecology, and Ecosystem

Aspect Environment Ecology Ecosystem


Definition The external The study of A functional unit of
surroundings that interactions nature where biotic
influence living between organisms and abiotic
organisms. and their components interact
environment. in a specific area.
Scope Includes both living Focuses on Involves the
(biotic) and non- relationships and interaction of living
living (abiotic) interactions organisms with non-
components. between organisms living elements in a
and their defined area.
environment.
Focus Physical and Scientific How biotic and
biological factors understanding of abiotic factors work
influencing life. these interactions. together as a
system.
Components Biotic and abiotic Organisms and their Biotic factors
factors. interactions. (plants, animals)
and abiotic factors
(soil, water, air).
Example A desert Studying how plants A desert ecosystem
environment adapt to desert includes cacti
includes sand, cacti, conditions. (plants), camels
and temperature. (animals), sand
(soil), and sunlight
(energy source).
Scientific Aspect A general term; not A branch of biology A part of ecology,
necessarily and science. focusing on energy
scientific. flow, food chains,
and biodiversity in
specific areas.
Dynamic Interaction Describes Explores Demonstrates the
conditions; may not interactions practical interaction
show interactions. between organisms and
and their interdependence of
environment. components in a
specific system (e.g.,
forest, pond).

In Short:

- **Environment**: The 'surroundings.'

- **Ecology**: The 'study' of interactions.

- **Ecosystem**: The 'system' of interactions.

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