Ecosystems
Ecosystems support all life on Earth. We are all part of an ecosystem.
The term ecosystem describes the interactions between a community of organisms and their environment.
Take a detailed look at the living and non-living elements of an ecosystem. Learn how these elements are linked by webs of interaction. Use the Ecosystem resources to explore some of Australia’s iconic ecosystems and discover that everything relies on something.
Learning Objectives
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Explore the ecological niche of some Australian flowering plants
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Understand how the adaptations of seeds, flowers and pollinators fit together within an ecosystem
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Explore some important ecological interactions between plants, fungi and other organisms
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Understand how biotic and abiotic environmental factors shape ecosystems
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Explore how plants and animals interact to form food webs
