Ecosystem Ecology

6.

Major Ecosystem Types

6.1.

Terrestrial Ecosystems

6.1.1.

Forest Ecosystems

6.1.1.1.

Tropical Rainforests

6.1.1.2.

Tropical Dry Forests

6.1.1.3.

Temperate Deciduous Forests

6.1.1.4.

Temperate Coniferous Forests

6.1.1.5.

6.1.2.

Grassland Ecosystems

6.1.2.1.

Tropical Grasslands

6.1.2.2.

Temperate Grasslands

6.1.2.3.

Mediterranean Grasslands

6.1.3.

Desert Ecosystems

6.1.3.1.

6.1.3.2.

6.1.3.3.

Semi-arid Regions

6.1.4.

Tundra Ecosystems

6.1.4.1.

6.1.4.2.

6.1.5.

Mediterranean Ecosystems

6.1.6.

Montane Ecosystems

6.2.

Freshwater Ecosystems

6.2.1.

Flowing Water Systems

6.2.1.1.

6.2.1.2.

6.2.1.3.

6.2.2.

Standing Water Systems

6.2.2.1.

6.2.2.2.

6.2.2.3.

6.2.3.

Wetland Systems

6.2.3.1.

6.2.3.2.

6.2.3.3.

6.2.3.4.

6.3.

Marine Ecosystems

6.3.1.

Coastal Ecosystems

6.3.1.1.

6.3.1.2.

6.3.1.3.

Mangrove Forests

6.3.1.4.

Rocky Intertidal

6.3.1.5.

6.3.2.

Coral Reef Ecosystems

6.3.3.

Open Ocean Ecosystems

6.3.3.1.

6.3.3.2.

Upwelling Systems

6.3.4.

Deep Sea Ecosystems

6.3.4.1.

6.3.4.2.

Hydrothermal Vents

6.3.4.3.

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