Whittaker's Classification

Whittaker's Classification is a system used by ecologists to categorize different types of ecosystems based on the dominant plant life and climate. It organizes ecosystems into five main groups: aquatic (water-based), forest, grassland, shrubland, and tundra, each with subcategories reflecting specific environmental conditions. This classification helps in understanding the diversity and distribution of ecosystems worldwide, emphasizing how climate influences vegetation and ecological structure. It provides a framework for studying ecological relationships and guiding conservation efforts by linking climate patterns to the types of communities that thrive in particular areas.