Introduction to Ecosystem Theory
Introduction to Ecosystem Theory
Introduction to Ecosystem Theory
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6. Ecological Law• <strong>Ecosystem</strong>s and their components(the organisms) have a characteristictibiochemistry, that is able <strong>to</strong> explainthe elementary ratio of organismsand ecosystems (≈ 25 elements), thatvaries surprisingly i little fromecosystem <strong>to</strong> ecosystem and fromorganism <strong>to</strong> organism.• Redfield ratio: C:N:P = 48:7:1.• Explanation of s<strong>to</strong>ichiometry ofecological reactions