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biosphere > ecology > ecosystem type
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Preferred term

ecosystem type  

Definition

  • Ecosystems can be classified according to various criteria: from the point of view of energy source, two major types of ecosystems can be distinguished. Autotrophic ecosystems have primary producers as a principal component and sunlight has the major initial energy source; etherotrophic ecosystems depend upon preformed organic matter that is imported from autotrophic ecosystems elsewhere. Ecosystems can also be classified in terrestrial, marine and freshwater.

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URI

http://www.eionet.europa.eu/gemet/concept/2525

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