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What are the 7 major ecosystems?

  1. Forest Ecosystems – includes plants, animals and microorganisms that live in coordination with the abiotic factors of the environment
  2. Grassland Ecosystems – the vegetation is dominated by grasses and herbs such as temperate, savanna, etc.
  3. Tundra Ecosystems – devoid of trees and are found in cold climates or where rainfall is scarce. The ecosystem in the Arctic or mountain tops is tundra type
  4. Desert Ecosystem – found throughout the world. These are regions with very little rainfall
  5. Freshwater Ecosystem – includes lakes, ponds, rivers, streams and wetlands.
  6. Marine Ecosystem – includes seas and oceans.

Further Readings – 

  1. Coral reef
  2. Great Indian Desert | Thar Desert
  3. Tropical RainForest 
Related Links
Tropical Deciduous Forests of India Natural Vegetation in India 
Top 25 Largest Desert in the World  List of International Environmental Conventions
Australia’s Great Barrier Reef  UPSC MCQ on Environment For IAS Prelims

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