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How do ecosystems maintain equilibrium and what happens when this equilibrium is disturbed?
How do ecosystems maintain equilibrium and what happens when this equilibrium is disturbed?
Ecosystems maintain equilibrium through feedback mechanisms that regulate population sizes, nutrient cycles, and energy flows. When equilibrium is disturbed by factors such as invasive species, pollution, or climate change, it can lead to shifts in species composition, loss of biodiversity, and altered ecosystem functions.