Question

Who proposed the term ecosystem?

Answer 1

Ecosystem:

1. Arthur Tansley was the first to propose the term ecosystem in 1935.
2. The functional unit of the biosphere is known as the ecosystem.
3. There is significant interaction between the living and physical components of the ecosystem.
4. The ecosystem is divided into two basic categories- Terrestrial and aquatic.
5. Forest, grasslands, etc. belongs to the terrestrial ecosystem whereas ponds and seas belong to the aquatic ecosystem.