Ecosystems

Ecosystems are communities of living organisms interacting with each other and their physical environment, functioning as a unit.

They include biotic components (plants, animals, microorganisms) and abiotic components (air, water, soil, climate) that work together through nutrient cycles and energy flows.

"Coral reefs are delicate ecosystems that support a diverse range of marine life."
"Deforestation disrupts local ecosystems, leading to loss of biodiversity and changes in climate."
"Wetlands are vital ecosystems that help filter water and provide habitat for many species."

by ahmad296 May 24, 2024

Egosystem

n. A system of delusions that supports a person's overinflated sense of self-worth and importance. Egosystems are bizarrely robust despite often being overextended and lacking the actual elements that would otherwise legitimize it's sustained existence. Woe to the realist that points out the delusions underpinning an egosystem and potentially (but not likely if you're dealing with a real douchebag that won't believe you anyway) precipitating egosystem collapse... for shame!

Kanye West's behaviour isn't symptomatic of off-the-charts arrogance, but rather it's a manifestations of his extensive egosystem which simply consumes everything in it's immediate environment.

by akaats August 19, 2010

Happy Ecosystem

Where an unusually large amount of hair based on the chest arms ect. shows up everywhere and can be seen even when wearing a shirt. BIGGER than a Happy Forest.

(At the Pool)
A: Dude!

B: What?
A: You got animals living there?

B: Yup, it's one big Happy Ecosystem.

by Known Knowledge March 14, 2010

ecosystem

An ecological community together with its environment, functioning as a unit.

cool animals live in an ecosystem

by Roberto April 8, 2005

egosystem

A home, social, or (especially) work situation where there are a number of people around you with huge egos, all trying to out-do each other. Also refers to the 'pecking order' within these groups.

"Hey Bill, how's the new job going?"

"Not bad, but they're all pretty much egotistical wankers, so I have to spend my day living within a finely-balanced and delicate egosystem."

by BillCollins January 2, 2009

Ecosystem Applications

Ecosystem Applications are a new category of decentralised computer software application where the creation, ownership and running of an application is shared between all players in an ecosystem in such a way as it allows all players to write data to a shared decentralised data store or ledger, even when there are low levels of trust between players/participants.

Built using Blockchain and Smart Contract technology, Ecosystem Applications allow business sector participants in an ecosystem to create and share the software tools they uses rather than relying on a single organization to create and own such systems.

by Philanosa September 13, 2016

EcoSystem

An ecosystem (or ecological system) consists of all the organisms and the physical environment with which they interact. 458 These biotic and abiotic components are linked together through nutrient cycles and energy flows. Energy enters the system through photosynthesis and is incorporated into plant tissue. By feeding on plants and on one another, animals play an important role in the movement of matter and energy through the system. They also influence the quantity of plant and microbial biomass present. By breaking down dead organic matter, decomposers release carbon back to the atmosphere and facilitate nutrient cycling by converting nutrients stored in dead biomass back to a form that can be readily used by plants and microbes.

I love the ecosystem

by Α January 13, 2022