Select a specific natural ecosystem that interests you. It should be a forest, lake, desert, grassland, or marine ecosystem that you can find enough information about to complete the assignment. Tip: Note that reservoirs, manicured parks (such as a city park with lawns, etc.), and other features that were created or maintained by people for water supply, recreation, electricity, etc. are not natural ecosystems and are not acceptable topics for this assignment. Tip: If you cannot point to a specific location in one state or country, then the ecosystem chosen is not specific enough. 525- to 700 explaining the following:
1. Identify the ecosystem and its location.
2. Describe the structure of the ecosystem including important abiotic features and dominant plant and animal species.
3. Explain some functions and processes of that ecosystem, including one nutrient cycle and one food chain.
4. Give two examples of species interactions (predation, competition, mutualism, etc.) that occur in the ecosystem.
5. Identify an invasive species in the ecosystem. Explain its effects on the ecosystem and efforts to control or eradicate it.