2 Ecosystems and Their Services
2 Ecosystems and Their Services EXECUTIVE SUMMARY An ecosystem is a dynamic complex of plant, animal, and microorganism com- munities and the nonliving environment, interacting as a functional unit. Hu-mans are an integral part of ecosystems. A well-defined ecosystem has strong interactions among its components and weak interactions across its boundaries.
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