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The observation site consists of many diverse autotrophs, and also consists of heterotrophs as well.
Its size is quite small compared to other ecosystems.
Its main heterotrophs are insects, arachnids, and arthropods.
Here are the Autotrophs that I’ve encountered during the field study:
Poacaea (grass)
Trifolium (clovers)
Psidium (guava)
Cymbopogon (lemongrass)
Rosa (rose)
Here are the Heterotrophs that I’ve encountered
during the field study:
Felis Domesticus (cat)
Chilopoda (centipede)
Araneae (spider)
Formicidaea (ant)
Coleoptera (beetle)
THE AUTOTROPHSTHE HETEROTROPHS
Poacaea is indigenous
Trifolium is indigenous
Psidium is invasive
Cymbopogon is invasive
Rosa is indigenous
Felis Domesticus is invasive
Chilopoda is indigenous
Araneae is indigenous
Formicidae is indigenous
Coleoptera is indigenous
Abiotic factors:
soil,weather,wind,sunlight,water,rocks,
temperature
Biotic factors:
Grass,clovers,ant,centipede,spider,cat
lemongrass,guava,beetle, and rose
Poacaea (grass) originated back in the Mesozoic Era, it is described as a small and common autotrophic plant, and its niche is to collect carbon dioxide and water, then it’ll perform photosynthesis to maintain itself.
Psidium (guava) originated back to Mexico and Central America, it is described as tropical shrubs and small trees, and its niche is to photosynthesize and reproduce its offsprings.
Rosa (rose) originated back to 35 million years ago, it is a very brightly coloured plant, and its niche is to photosynthesize and reproduce.
Cymbopogon (lemongrass) originated in South and Southeast Asia, it is described as a tall, perennial grass, and its niche is to photosynthesize to maintain itself.
Trifolium (clovers) originated in the Northern Hemisphere, South America, and Africa, it is described as a small, short-lived plant, and its niche is to photosynthesize for structure and energy.
Formicidae (Ant) originated about 150 million years ago, they’re described as a tiny insect with a thin waist, elbowed antenna, and a node-like structure, its niche is to support the ant colony, specifically the drones and the queen, supplying with them resources and protection.
Chilopoda (centipede) originated 430 million years ago, they’re described as an arthropodic creature with many segments each containing legs, its niche is to support itself and to reproduce to make offsprings.
Araneae (spider) originated 400 million years ago, they’re described as arthropods with eight legs, and its niche is to kill other insects for energy, then using that for reproduction and support.
Felis Domesticus (cat) originated about 34 million years ago in Eurasia and Africa, they’re described as small, carnivorous mammals, and its niche is to locate food to support itself and reproduce.
Coleoptera (beetle) originated 300 million years ago, they’re a type of insect with a pair of wings and a hardened exterior shell, and its niche is to consume plants to reproduce.
Dates Temperature
(Fahrenheit)Precipitation
(Inches)
Wind speed
(mph)
Cloud
Cover
November
16
65 Degrees 0.04 inches 3.5 mph Overcast
November
17
64 Degrees 0.04 inches 4.5 mph Clear
November
18
64 Degrees 0.03 inches 3 mph Clear
November
19
63 Degrees 0.04 inches 7 mph Clear
November
20
64 Degrees 0.05 inches 0 mph Overcast
Dates Temperature
(Fahrenheit)
Precipitation
(Inches)
Wind speed
(mph)
Cloud
Cover
November
21
61 Degrees 0.3 inches 0 mph Overcast
November
22
61 Degrees 0.05 inches 3.6 mph Overcast
November
27
71 Degrees 0 inches 7 mph Clear
November
28
66 Degrees 0 inches 4.5 mph Overcast
November
29
63 Degrees 0.23 inches 0 mph Overcast
Dates Temperature
(Fahrenheit)
Precipitation
(Inches)
Wind speed
(mph)
Cloud
Cover
November
30
71 Degrees 0 inches 1 mph Clear
December
1
73 Degrees 0 inches 4.5 mph Clear
December
2
68 Degrees 0 inches 3.5 mph Clear
December
3
58 Degrees 0 inches 6 mph Clear
There were no heterotrophs encountered
on this day, as the heterotrophs were
probably sheltering for heat, as the day
wasn’t warm enough for them.
There was an overcast in the sky, which
reduced the amount of sunlight
concentration for the autotrophs.
There were no heterotrophs, due to heat
insufficiency, however, the soil was
moist around the ecosystem, due to
earlier precipitation.
The sky was also clear of clouds, so the
autotrophs could receive more sunlight
compared to yesterday.
There were ants scaling around the wall
in the ecosystem, most likely searching
food for their queen or for themselves.
The clear sky allowed more sunlight for
the autotrophs in the ecosystem.
I encountered a cat running through the
ecosystem, possibly to search for food.
I have also encountered a spider hiding
under a stone, possibly for shelter or it is
a hotspot to prey for insects.
The wind speed was quite high during
this day.
The first day of my observation to not
have any sort of wind movement.
I’ve encountered two cats throughout
my ecosystem, one is different, while
the other one is from yesterday.
Like yesterday, there was no sort of
wind movement.
I’ve encountered another different cat
that is in the vicinity of the ecosystem.
There was some noticeable wind
movement, breaking the lack of wind
streak.
I’ve encountered a centipede scaling a
wall in the ecosystem, possibly to locate
food or shelter.
The temperature rose significantly
higher, allowing the heterotrophs to able
to roam more freely.
I’ve encountered another centipede, as
the temperature got warmer, more
organisms start to appear.
I’ve also encountered another cat, sitting
at the ecosystem.
The wind speed decreased a little bit.
Another cat showed up at the ecosystem,
possibly due to the higher temperatures
of the atmosphere.
The temperature decreased a bit
again, which will result in less
heterotrophs appearing.
I’ve encountered more ants scaling the
wall again.
The temperature rose exponentially.
The ecosystem surface was
moist, precipitation probably occurred
earlier.
There were ants present again, but not
any other heterotroph.
The temperature was a bit warmer than
yesterday, and the wind speed also
increased.
I encountered another cat in my
ecosystem.
The temperature and the wind speed
both decreased compared to yesterday.
There were no heterotrophs present in
the ecosystem.
The temperature plummeted
significantly, and the wind speed also
increased exponentially.
There were no heterotrophs present at
the ecosystem.
Temperature Precipitation
November 16 65F 0.04 inches
November 17 64F 0.04 inches
November 18 64F 0.03 inches
November 19 63F 0.04 inches
November 20 64F 0.05 inches
November 21 61F 0.3 inches
November 22 61F .05 inches
November 27 71F 0 inches
November 28 66F 0 inches
November 29 63F .23 inches
November 30 71F 0 inches
December 1 73F 0 inches
December 2 68F 0 inches
December 3 58F 0 inches
In 10 years, the global temperature will have
increased slightly, and precipitation might still be
constant compared to the climatogram.
In 50 years, the temperature will increase much
higher, and precipitation will be significantly
different.
In 100 years, the temperature will fluctuate, and
precipitation will be extremely different, and not
similar to the climatogram at all.
The precipitation supplied the autotrophs with
water, which then they’re able to undergo
photosynthesis and grow.
The temperature affected the heterotrophs, if it were
too cold, a small amount of heterotrophs would be
present.
The precipitation affected the ecosystem by
supplying the soil with water, allowing surface
plants to grow, and the wind blew the plants’ spores
to develop somewhere else.
Secondary
consumers
Primary
consumers
Producers
Cats
Spiders &
Centipedes
Ants & Beetles
Grass,lemongrass,guava,roses, &
clovers
The sources of pollution include carbon emission from vehicular automobiles, and excess heat being released from a duct pipe, connecting to my house.
The impacts of carbon emission are that the emission will contaminate the air, and the autotrophs will use contaminated carbon dioxide for photosynthesis, resulting in mutations.
The impact of the duct pipe is increase of temperature, where it might kill organisms if they’re not adapted to that kind of temperature.
Pollution has increased very much since human intervention, in forms of littering, carbon emission, and smoking.
Autotrophs can survive more easily now, as humans can water their plants, which is difficult to obtain naturally in an ecosystem without much precipitation.
The invasive arrival of plants by humans can help an ecosystem grow, as more energy is available to the consumers.
I would prevent littering from the ecosystem at all times.
I would prohibit the establishment of factories around the ecosystem, to prevent air pollutants coming from the factories.
I would prohibit smoking, as nicotine is harmful to many organisms, and to humans.
I would prohibit the introduction of native species into the ecosystem, as it might wipe out the inhabitants of the ecosystem.