Comparison between Community and Ecosystem
Let me share with you a comparison between Community and Ecosystem.
| Aspect | Community | Ecosystem |
| Definition | An assembly of different populations of organisms living in the same geographical area and interacting with each other. | A broader concept encompassing both the living (biotic) and non-living (abiotic) components of a particular area. |
| Components | Consists of the different species of organisms that coexist in a specific habitat. | Includes the community of organisms and the physical environment, such as soil, water, air, temperature and nutrients. |
| Focus | Emphasizes the interactions and relationships among different species. | Extends beyond species interactions to encompass interactions between organisms and their physical environment. |
| Interactions | Includes predation, competition, mutualism, parasitism, and other ecological relationships among species. | Encompasses species interactions as well as nutrient cycling, energy flows, and physical processes that shape the environment, such as weather and climate. |