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ecosystem
ecosystem dynamics
general compartments and energy and matter flow in an ecosystem (Fig. 54.2)
energy transformations
matter processing
primary production
average value of primary production
measures of primary production
productivity of different ecosystems (Fig. 54.3)
GPP
NPP
R
production efficiency
trophic efficiency
assimilation
production
average value of trophic efficiency
production pyramid
biomass pyramid
standing crop
turnover rate
limits on production in terrestrial systems
limits on production in freshwater systems
limits on production in marine systems
nutrient cycling (54.16, 54.17, 54.18)
major features of H2O cycle
major features of C cycle
major features of N cycle
major features of P cycle
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