An ecosystem is a combination of the interactions between biotic (living things) and abiotic (air, water, rocks, energy) factors.
Some ecosystems found in Illinois are:
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Forests |
Within an ecosystem, there may be many habitats. A habitat is an environment that is home to an organism or community of organisms. A habitat provides all of the necessities an organism needs - food, water, shelter, and space.