Open systems sallow the exchange of matter through migration, harvesting of crops, or the flow of water
Define chemosynthesis
the synthesis of organic compounds by bacteria or other living organisms using energy derived from reactions involving inorganic chemicals, typically in the absence of sunlight.
detrivores ad decomposers are interchangable
autotrophs can create their own foo d from inorganic materials
Compare and contrast phototrophs and chemotrophs
Phototrops
autotrophs that utilize sun as energy
Chemotrophs
fix carbon by utilizing the energy in the bonds of inorganic compounds
