Question

Ecosystem may be defined as:

• A. A localized association of several plants and animals
• B. Different communities of plants, animals and microbes together with their physico chemical environment
• C. Different communities of plants plus their physico-chemical environment
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is B Different communities of plants, animals and microbes together with their physico chemical environment

An ecosystem is composed of a biological community, which is an assemblage of plants, animals, bacteria, fungi interact with each other by living together), integrated with its physical environment through the exchange of energy and through nutrients recycling. Hence, the correct option is "b".