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Conservation of plants and animals — Science STD 8 — Question

Maharashtra BoardEnglish MediumSTD 8ScienceConservation of plants and animals2 Marks
Question
Define it:
Ecosystem.
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Answer

Ecosystem: An ecosystem is a community of living organisms with the nonliving components of their environment (things like air, water and mineral soil), interacting as a system. These biotic and abiotic components are linked through nutrient cycles and energy flows.

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