Introduction to Ecosystem Theory

9. Ecological Law (ELT I):• A system that receives a through-flow ofexergy (free energy) (for instance solarradiation for an ecosystem) will utilize theexergy (free energy) to move away fromthermodynamic equilibrium = gain exergy• We know that the ecosystem reactions todevelopment are in accordance with E.POdum’s attributes, that are in accordancecewith growth forms I, II and III and we knowthat all three growth forms implyincreased exergy, so the 9. Ecological Lawmust be valid