Ecosystem

Real World Example

Imagine trying to keep a group chat organized when everyone is messaging at once, sharing links, pictures, and random thoughts. Just like each person's message contributes to the flow and feel of the conversation, every living and nonliving element in an ecosystem plays a role in maintaining the balance and health of that environment. The connection between the two is that both the group chat and the ecosystem rely on the interactions between their components to function smoothly; the conversations are the living organisms, the links and pictures are nutrients and resources, and the group rules are like the environmental conditions that shape the ecosystem.