How all these smaller systems link together to keep the planet breathing. V. The "So What?" (Equilibrium)
Compare an ecosystem to a city. A city needs infrastructure (water/power), residents (people), and jobs (roles). If the power goes out or the grocery stores empty, the city fails. Ecosystems Episode 1: What is an ecosystem?
The "cleanup crew" (fungi/bacteria) that turns waste back into soil, closing the loop. IV. Boundaries and Scales Micro-Ecosystem: A single fallen log or a tide pool. Meso-Ecosystem: A lake or a specific forest. How all these smaller systems link together to