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What is an eco-system?

An ecosystem is a community of living organisms (plants, animals and microbes) in conjunction with the non-living components of their environment (things like air, water and mineral soil), interacting as a system.

Is our eco-column a valid eco-system?

To have a valid eco-system, you need producers, consumers and decomposers. In our decomposition zone, we had worms were fertilising our soil, we had flies that produced, consumed and also decomposed and they all survived a period of over three weeks. So yes, our eco-system was an actual eco-system.

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2. Do I have a better understanding of Ecology?

Yes I do. I found out what makes an eco-system a real eco-system. I used to think that if an animal was in a place where it could eat, it was in an eco-system, but now I have a broader view of everything. I know of biotic and abiotic factors and micro-organisms.

3. Did our group function well?

I think we managed to work well enough together. I myself, needed to contribute a little more to the group, but overall, it was fine. I feel that if I got more involved with my partners, we could have got a brilliant mark.

George Meadows