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Theme D - Continuity & Change

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Direct Hit

Theme A - Unity & diversity

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Theme B - Form & Function

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Theme C - Interaction &  Interdependence

Hey there, future biologist! Today we&#39;re diving into one of the most fascinating realms in biology -&nbsp;ecosystem stability. Imagine your favorite sports team; it&#39;s not just about one star player, right? It&#39;s about how well everyone works together! Similarly, in an ecosystem, each species has a role to play to keep things balanced and functioning. 🤹&zwj;♀️🏀

Stability in an ecosystem means it can stick around for a really long time due to the internal mechanisms at work. Like how a well-coached basketball team can dominate season after season.

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📌 Key Point: Stability = Ability to last indefinitely.

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Real-World Examples 🌍

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	<li>Daintree Rainforest - This Australian beauty has been around for about 180 million years. Think of it like a living museum, hosting both ancient and recent plant species.</li>
	<li>Borneo Lowland Rainforest - 140 million years old but has recently lost a lot of its &#39;players&#39; due to deforestation. 😢</li>
	<li>Namib Desert - 55-80 million years old and has its own unique way of staying hydrated through thick fogs.</li>
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Nope, they can be fragile! Even minor changes can create a ripple effect. Think of it like dropping your phone. Sometimes it survives, other times the screen cracks on the first fall.

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📌 Key Point: Ecosystems can be delicate and easily disturbed.

Stable ecosystems show stability in community structure (the lineup of species) and functions (what those species do).

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	<li>Stability = Absence of change (Your phone&#39;s screen stays intact!)</li>
	<li>Community Stability = No disturbance or effective resistance to it (A case for your phone)</li>
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	<li>Resistance: The ability to remain unchanged despite disturbances. Think of it as having a really sturdy phone case. 📱</li>
	<li>Resilience: The ability to bounce back after change. If your phone screen cracks but you can easily fix it, that&#39;s resilience! 🔄</li>
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For some imaginary Figure 4, you should be able to identify

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	<li>High Resistance &amp; High Resilience: Like a superhero phone that neither breaks nor cracks.</li>
	<li>High Resistance &amp; Low Resilience: Tough phone case but if it breaks, oh boy, it&#39;s done for.</li>
	<li>Low Resistance &amp; High Resilience: Glass screen but super easy to repair.</li>
	<li>Low Resistance &amp; Low Resilience: This phone is as fragile as a snowflake and just as difficult to put back together. ❄️</li>
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So, there you have it! Keep this info in your mental backpack as you navigate through the intricate world of biology. The stability of an ecosystem is kinda like a sports team: it&#39;s about how well everyone plays together! 🏆

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Now go out and be the ecological superhero I know you can be! 🌟

Theme D - Continuity & Change

Ecosystem Stability Unveiling Nature's Balance

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What is Ecosystem Stability? 🧭

Are Ecosystems Always Stable? 🎢

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Theme D - Continuity & Change

Ecosystem Stability Unveiling Nature's Balance

Table of content

What is Ecosystem Stability? 🧭

Are Ecosystems Always Stable? 🎢

Unlock the Full Content!