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EcologyF21: Ecosystems are built from inorganic and organic matter
This photo was taken on October 26, 2021, at 2:49 PM in Lisle, Illinois, inside of a prairie wetland. This image focuses on the species part of the fungi subfamily Parmelioideae. Although the image has a central focus on this fungi, it has a relevant surrounding that supports the existence of this organism. Ecosystems are built up from the interactions of biotic and abiotic elements in a specific location. As we can observe in this image, the fungi are surrounded by components of detritus such as dead leaves and the small tree log where it resides. It is important to note that the fungi, as a heterotroph, are capable of utilizing the dead matter to support the production of new biomass and its survival. As a heterotroph, the fungi are part of a secondary production trophic chain. This chain utilizes organic matter available for the consumption of other organisms which influences the production of biomass and contributes to the nutrient cycling of this specific location. This contributes to the large-scale survival of this habitat given that the cycle of these nutrients influences the environmental factors (i.e. soil pH, temperature, moisture, and others) that create the most beneficial conditions for each specific species.
EcologyF21: Ecosystems are built from inorganic and organic matter
This photo was taken on October 26, 2021, at 2:49 PM in Lisle, Illinois, inside of a prairie wetland. This image focuses on the species part of the fungi subfamily Parmelioideae. Although the image has a central focus on this fungi, it has a relevant surrounding that supports the existence of this organism. Ecosystems are built up from the interactions of biotic and abiotic elements in a specific location. As we can observe in this image, the fungi are surrounded by components of detritus such as dead leaves and the small tree log where it resides. It is important to note that the fungi, as a heterotroph, are capable of utilizing the dead matter to support the production of new biomass and its survival. As a heterotroph, the fungi are part of a secondary production trophic chain. This chain utilizes organic matter available for the consumption of other organisms which influences the production of biomass and contributes to the nutrient cycling of this specific location. This contributes to the large-scale survival of this habitat given that the cycle of these nutrients influences the environmental factors (i.e. soil pH, temperature, moisture, and others) that create the most beneficial conditions for each specific species.