Evgenia Stenberg
Function
This image not only shows a snapshot of a habitat, it also focuses on the function of “wilderness” and provides proof of how the performance of basic ecological processes can lead to both domestic and wild survival. Forests and plants as a whole, give all carbon life forms the fuel to survive: clean air, filtered water, and energy which then travels through trophic levels are all primary sources of survival. Even through there functions are slightly indirect, they are still necessary. This particular habitat also provides direct functions for the habitat. The decomposition happening on the forest floor gives decomposers food and energy, and in return, they break down the organic material into usable nutrients for the trees. The lower plants provide both food and shelter for animals that are dependent on this habitat. The shrubs, understory, and canopy also provides food and shelter for animals; making this habitat crucial for many different species.
Function
This image not only shows a snapshot of a habitat, it also focuses on the function of “wilderness” and provides proof of how the performance of basic ecological processes can lead to both domestic and wild survival. Forests and plants as a whole, give all carbon life forms the fuel to survive: clean air, filtered water, and energy which then travels through trophic levels are all primary sources of survival. Even through there functions are slightly indirect, they are still necessary. This particular habitat also provides direct functions for the habitat. The decomposition happening on the forest floor gives decomposers food and energy, and in return, they break down the organic material into usable nutrients for the trees. The lower plants provide both food and shelter for animals that are dependent on this habitat. The shrubs, understory, and canopy also provides food and shelter for animals; making this habitat crucial for many different species.