Ecosystem Effects

Ecosystem effects refer to the changes that occur within an environment when one part of the system, such as a species or a resource, is altered or removed. These effects ripple through the network of plants, animals, soil, and water, impacting their health and balance. For example, introducing a new predator may reduce a prey population, which can then affect the plants that prey used to eat, and other animals that depend on those plants. Understanding these effects helps us predict how changes impact the overall stability and health of an ecosystem.