Human-made ecosystems (also called artificial ecosystems) are environments that people design, construct, and manage to support specific plants, animals, and human needs. Unlike natural ecosystems, which develop on their own, human-made ones rely on constant maintenance, resource input, and monitoring to function.
Key Features
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Planned and constructed by humans rather than formed naturally.
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Dependent on human intervention for water, nutrients, and balance.
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Often created for a purpose like food production, recreation, or aesthetics.
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Less biodiversity compared to most natural ecosystems.
Examples
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Agricultural Fields – Farmlands, orchards, and plantations.
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Urban Parks & Gardens – Managed green spaces in cities.
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Aquaculture Systems – Fish farms, shrimp ponds.
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Zoos & Botanical Gardens – Curated for education and conservation.
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Reservoirs & Canals – Water bodies created for storage, irrigation, or transport.
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Greenhouses – Controlled environments for growing plants.
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Terrariums & Aquariums – Miniature ecosystems kept indoors.
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| AGRICULTURAL FIELDS |
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| URBAN PARK AND GARDEN |
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| SHRIMP PONDS |
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| ZOO |
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| GREEN HOUSE |
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| BOTANICAL GARDEN |
Advantages
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Meet human needs for food, water, recreation, and research.
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Can be designed to conserve endangered species.
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Provide green spaces in urban areas.
Disadvantages
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High maintenance costs.
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Usually less resilient to pests, disease, or climate changes.
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Reduced biodiversity compared to natural systems.
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